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| Prince Edward County Archives Hallowell Township is in Prince Edward County. Ontario. This township minute book is held at the Prince Edward County Archives and has the accession number A1998.051.139. The book was transcribed by those named below under the coordination of Randy Saylor and is posted here with the permission of the archives. Copyright: © Randy Saylor, 2006 |
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| Page 01 [spine] Hallowell Minutes 1831-1849 A1998.051.139 Page 02 [Blank Cover] Page 3 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: This page is an inside cover page and consists of names and dates, in some cases written randomly on the page.] [Transcribers note: Written at the top of the page and centred is the following.] “ Jack “ Rowe” [Transcribers Note: The following is written at an oblique angle near the top of the page] Jas. Fralugh [Transcribers note: The following appears to be written in the same handwriting more centred on the page and below the written name and date of Jas. Fralugh.] William “Bloomfield” Sept 10th August 1893 August 1893 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Page 4 – Carm Foster Township Meeting for Hallowell Held at Thomas Eyres Inn the 3rd day of January 1831 The following officers were chosen William Rorke Town Clerk appd William Dougall } Daniel Hare…… } assessors Swn. Caleb Williams Collector “ David L Fairfield Townwarden “ Andw. Deacon Churchwarden chosen by the Parson, Road Masters 1 David B Hill appd 16 Charles Saylor x swn Henry Spafford swn Bela Johnson “ Roger B. Conger “ John B Spencer “ William White “ Nicholas Williams “ Reynier Post “ Joseph McCaw “ John P. Williams “ David Youmans x “ Wm Cuningham appd John Darling Jr “ David Stinson swn. James Spencer “ Calvin Pier James Ketchum x “ Peter Leavins Henry Brisbane “ Peter Macfaull John Black x “ John Stinson Jr swn Elijah Bentley appd Silas Ball Joshua Walters swn Samuel Orser John Frayer x “ 15 David Clark 30 Eliphalet Leavins “ Page 5 – Carm Foster Pound Keepers 1. Thomas Eyres Swn 9 Abott Warren Swn Calvin Pier Swn William Nelson “ Joseph Baker S “ William Curry “ Paul Armstrong “ Robert Germmin “ William Ogden “ William Garratt appd Daniel Hare “ Thomas Morgan Swn Joshua Walters “ 15 Joseph Terwilligar “ 8 Paul Clarke “ Town Laws Fences to be four feet eight inches high to have no space as wide as Seven inches Within 2 feet of the ground, and if made of Sufficient Materials Shall be a lawful fence Horses Sheep & Swine are not commoners, andy Boar hog Horned Cattle are not Commoners from the 1st Monday in Jany unto the 15th day of April next, the remainder of the year they shall be lawful commoners Wm. Rorke, TownClk At a Special Sessions held by the Magistrates, the 19th day of April 1830 the Road Masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their Warrants Issued David B Hills Division from the Township line at Ruttan to the centre of Hallowell Bridge and one half all cross Roads including Reynolds Settlement Henry Spaffords division from the East end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellis’s to the Page 6 – Carm Foster Charles Saylors division commencing at the line between himself and Peter Mastin thence to the Corner at John Coopers also from James Barkers through to the New Ridge Road and to have Samuel Noxon and Jas. Barkers Statute Labour Bela Johnson, to commence at the line between Saylor & Mastin thence to west Point with half the Cross Roads and half the new Road from Harris’s to the Villiage. Roger Congers division from the Townline near Peter Laziers to Jewell Johnsons including half the Road to Yerks, half the Road, to Spencer Wharf and to Bockers’ wharf and ½ all other Cross Roads David Stinson’s division from the Eastern line of No 2 to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge thence up the Villiage to his own house and Strikers including both, with the Cross and Back Streets also half the new road leading from East lake road to Harris’s Calvin Piers Division commencing at Strikers west line and Austins east line thence to the Easterly line of Jno Johnsons doing 15 days work on the Road South Side lot 9? and from D. Smiths to the Kings allowance on the Easterly Side William Johnsons farm and the back & Cross Streets in the Villiage Wm. Cunninghams division from John Johnsons Eastline to John Coopers including John Jones – John P. Williams to commence at morgans old house to Stephen Bowermans eastline including the Road from John Bulls through to the Concession also the Road from the main Road to Cuninghams point and half the other Cross Roads – John B Spencers division commences at the Eastlake outlet Bridge to the easterly line of Guy Young’s farm from thence to lake ontario also the Road by Amos Hubbs to the Ridge Road and one half of all cross roads – Page 7 – Carm Foster Nicholas Williams division commencing at the west line of No 16 thence to the new Bridge opposite Wm. Johnsons Barn also as much on the old Road by Jacob Platts as will be necessary to Keep it passable Joseph McCaws division commencing at Winnett Williams corner to Jacob Fraleighs house including the road infront of Owen MacMahons – David Youmans to commence at Francis Davis thence past Youmans Mill to the Bridge near Wm. Johnsons Barn John Darling Jr. division from Jacob Fraleigh, easterly Line to Samson Strikers thence to the rear of his own place at the 2nd. Concession road – James Spencers division from Samson Strikers easterly line to the centre of the outlet Bridge including Salmon point and the road to Varnum Burlinghams James Ketchum’s division from the Second concession Road at Isaac Scotts thence past his own house to Wm. Darlings also half the Road to Soup Harbour Elijah Bentleys division from Isaac Scotts to the town line also from Jacob Fraleighs to the rear of John Scott Jrs farm also to open the new road in front of the 3rd Concession to the township line – Joshua Walters division from the rear of John Scotts Peter Leavens from Geo Morros? house to the Townline byway of Paul Leavens’ also along the Concession to the west Side No. 15 – Page 8 – Carm Foster Peter McFaull from the west side No. 15 to the Township Road and half Said Road with half the Cross roads – Henry Brisbane’s division from the Cross Road at the Chruch to his own house and half the new Road to Robt Johnsons John Frayers route from Robt Johnsons to John Richards and to open half the road from Said Johnsons to P. Brisbanes John Black’s division from the School house near John Richards to David Youmans corner. John Stinson Jr. division from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpours eastline including half the Cross roads Silas Ball to commence at Jno Trumpours eastline through to the Township Road and half Said Road and half the Cross roads Reynier Post from the Townline near Abram Laziers thru to Jno Trewilligars east line with half of all cross Roads Wm. Whites division from Jne Trewilligars east line to Stephen Fergusons thence to Freeborn Clarkes with half of all Cross roads Saml. Orser commencing at David Orsers corner thence to the corner between No. 11 and 12 then through the Cross Road to John Trewilligars Eliphalet Leavins from the west side No 12 to the west side No 5 thence to B. Sampsons line from Peter Taylors through the Concession line David Clark from West Side No 5 to the townline & half the Cross Roads – All the returns to be made the 2nd Saturday in December next to the Justices of this Division Page 9 – Carm Foster Special Road Session held at the Inn of Garratt Striker in the Villiage of Hallowell 9th July 1831 Present Asa Werden Benjn Hubbs } Comminssioners Highways Andw Deacon David Stinson Roadmr Complainant Vs Thomas Moore Deft David Stinson Swn says the boy Dr. Moore Sent did not do more than half a days wk Courtnay Crittenden Swn Says he does not think the boy done more than half a days Statute labor Judgment with Cost 1 ½ day------------7.6 Constables fees 1.6 (Paid overto D Stinson) Paid infull 9.0 Calvin Pier Vs James Williamson defd The defdt appeared acknowledged he would do the Statute labour 3 days @ 5/- 15.0 Constables fees 1/6 Writ 2/0 3.6 ( Settled with C Vier) Judgment with Cost 18.6 David Stinson vs. Joseph Wilson deft Defendant appeared and paid 5.0 Constable 1.6 ( paid to D Stinson) Judgment with Cost 6.6 David Stinson Road Mr. Defendant appeared and paid 2 ds @ 5/- ---------- 10 – Constable -----------1.6 ( Paid over to Stinson) Judgment with Cost 11.6 Page 10 – Carm Foster Calvin Pier Defendant appeared, acknowledged he was owing 2 ½ ds. Work @ 5/- ………… 12.6 Constable ……... 1.6 (Settled with Pier) Judgment with Cost …… 14.0 Calvin Pier Plff vs. Hamilton Clarke Dft Defendt. Did not appear and C. Pier Sworn Says that he lawfully warned him which he refused to do 3 ds work at 5/- …………15- Constables fees 1/6 Judgmet 2/- the; writ 2/-……. 5.6 1.0.6 writ Issued to R. Rullell 29 Agust. 1831 David Stinson Deft appeared acknowledged owing 1 ½ days work at 5/- @7/6 Constable 1/6…. 9/- Calvin Pier vs Gidn. Bowerman Deft 3 days work due on a Note given in 1830…………..15/- 2 ds work for 1831 @ 5/- ………10/- Constable ……… 1.6 Settled with Pier Judgement with Cost 1.6.6 Moses Carnahan Judgment acknowledged on a wk of 1830 ₤ 1.5.0 David Stinson Judgmt. Acknowledged 5/- D. Orsers cost 1/6 wit 2/- ….. 8.6 David Stinson Left for further Consideration of the Commr. Page 11 Doug Smith At a Special Road Session held at Garratt Strickers Inn at Hallowell 1st October 1831 Present Simeon Washburn Benjn Hubbs and Owen W Mahon, Commissioners of Highways Roger Conger Road Mn. Plaintiff Vs H W Laughlin deft Judgmt for 2ds work 10/ Judgmnt of ?commissioners?, 2/6 12.6 Constable 1 / 4 Oath 1/ 2.4 _____ Judgmnt with Costs 14.10 writ ― David Stinson Compliant Vs Jas Carroll deft Judgmnt for 2 days @ 5p 10/- Judgmnt ?commissioners ? 2/6 12.6 Constable 1/ Oath 1/ 2 ____ Judgmnt with Costs 14.6 writ ― Page 12 Doug Smith At a Township meeting of Hallowell, held at Thomas Eyre's Inn the 2nd day of January 1832 The following officers were chosen, viz. James Macdonald Town Clerk Sworn Caleb Williams } Daniel Hare } Assessors S Charles Sailor Collector S Calvin Pier Town Warden S And: Deacon Esq Church Warden Overseers of Highways and Fence Viewers 1 David B. Hill affd 16 Henry A Johnson S 2 Ira Spafford Sworn 17 Sylvenus Pettit S 3 David Goldsmith S 18 John Young S 4 Stephen Ferguson S 19 Daniel Daily S 5 Nicholas D Lazier S 20 John MacGoodwin Sen S 6 Isaac Bedall S 21 Silas Dyre S 7 Isreal Bowerman S 22 Ira Brown (new Division) S 8 Adam Hubbs S 23 James Ingall S 9 Garratt Striker S 24 James Spencer S 10 Daniel Leavens S 25 Valentine Ogden S 11 Robert Hubbs S 26 James MacCready S 12 Stephen Bowerman S 27 Curtis Merrill S 13 John Cronk S 28 Wilson Bentley Sw 14 Samuel Orser S 29 William Curry S 15 Arthur Branscomb S 30 Ranssalaer Birlingham S Page 13 Doug Smith Pound Keepers 1 Thomas Eyre Sworn 2 Moses Carnahan 9 Abram Warren Sworn 3 Joseph Baker S 10 William Nelson S 4 Samuel Carman Sen S 11 James Crayton 5 William Ogden S 12 John Stanton S 6 Dyre S. Ogden S 13 William Garratt affd 7 James Ingall S 14 Cornelius Bowerman 8 William Scott 15 Jesse Walters affd Town Laws 1 Fences being four feet eight inches high, and having no space as wide as seven inches within 2 feet of the ground, and made of sufficient materials – shall be a lawful fence ― 2 Horses, Sheep and Swine are not commoners ― 3 Any boar hog found running at large, may be castrated by any person, at the risk of the owner 4 Horned Cattle are not to be commoners untill the 15th of April next – after that period they shall be Lawful commoners ― McDonald T. C. Page 14 Doug Smith At a special sessions held by the magistrates the 24th day of March 1832 the road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their warrants issued 1 David B. Hills division from the township line at A. Rattans to the center of Hallowell Bridge and one half of all cross roads, including the road from the main road below said Hill’s barn through the Reynold’s settlement ( doing one days Labor of the whole division on the same ) and to include Thomas Eyre’s statute labor – 2 Ira Spaffords division from the East end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellis’ to the church, thence to the east end of the new bridge near Wm Johnsons and half the cross roads – work done 3 Henry A. Johnson’s division commences at the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin thence to the corner of John Coopers – also from Jas Barkers through to the new ridge road and to have Samuel Noxan and Jas. Barker’s statute labor ― 4 David Goldsmith’s division is from the township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Borkus Inn including the road to Cory Spenser’s wharf, & ½ of all other cross roads. work done 5 Stephen Ferguson’s is from John Tewillegars east line to his own place thence to Freeborn Clark’s with half of all the cross roads - work done 6 Nicholas D. Lazier’s is from the township line near Abram Laziers to John Tewillegar’s east line, with half of all crossraods ― work done Page 15 – Carm Foster Isaac Bedall’s division is from T. Morgans old house to Stephen Bowerman’s east 7 line, including the road from John Bulls through to the concession – also the road from the main road to Cunningham’s point, and half the other cross roads - work done 8 Israel Bowerman’s division is from John Johnson’s east line to John Coopers, including the Jones place - work done 9 Adam Hubbs division is from Charles Bockers’ wharf (including said Bockers) to the center of Hallowell bridge from thence up the village to G. Strikers’ east line, including the cross and back streets and half the road to Wm Yearx’s – work done (except 19/9) 14/9 paid over to Luke Wallace Garret Strider’s from his own place to John Johnson’s east line (doing 20 days work 10 on the road south side lot A) and from D. Smith’s to the allowance for road on the easterly side of Wm. Johnson’s farm and ½ the road from the East Lake road to H. Harris’ including the cross and back streets in the village – Daniel Leaven’s is from Geo. Monroe’s house to the Township line by way of said 11 Leavens – also along the concession to the west side of lot No. 15 (work done) 16 Jany In addition to the above Warrant you are Ordered & required to work Robert Hubbs is from the west side of No. 15 to the Township line and half the cross 12 road by Gilbert Dorland’s – work completed Stephen Bowerman’s is from his own east line to John Trumpour’s east line including 13 half the corss roads work done 14 John Cronk’s is from John Trumpour’s east line through to the road on the township line, with half the last mentioned road and other cross roads – work done Page 16 – Carm Foster 15 Samuel Orser’s division is from David Orsers corner to the corner between lots No. 11 & 12 thence through the cross roads to John Tewillegar’s – work done 16 Arthur Branscombe’s is from the west side of lot No. 5 to the township line, and half the cross roads – work done 17 Sylvances Pettit’s is from the line between C. Saylor and P. Mastin to West Point with half the cross roads and half the new road from Harris’s to the village in addition to east lake Bridge – work done 18 John Young’s is from the East Lake outlet bridge to the easterly line of Guy Young’s farm – thence to the Ontario – also the Road by Amos Hubbs’ to the ridge road and one half of all the cross roads. work done 19 Daniel Daily’s is from the west line of No. 16 to the new bridge opposite Wm Johnson’s barn – also as much on the old road by Jacob Platts as will render it passable – work done 20 John MacGoodin, Sen.. division is from W. William’s corner to Jacob Fraleigh’s house including the road in front of Ewen MacMahon’s – and also Francis Davis’ through by Youman’s mills to the bridge near Wm Johnson’s – 21 Silas Dyre’s is from Jacob Fralicks easterly line to Samson Strikers thence to the rear of Jno. Darlings’ at the 2nd Concession road – work completed 22 Ira Brown’s is from the front of the 3d Concession to the rear of 23 James Ingall’s is from the rear of Jno. Scotts farm to the Ontario, including half the road to Jas. Ketchum’s – work done Page 17 – Carm Foster 24 James Spencer’s division is from Samson Striker’s east line to the center of the Outlet bridge, including Salmon point and the road to Varnum Burlingham’s – work done 25 Valentine Ogden’s is from Isaac Scotts to William Darlings ( including William Scotts statute labor) and one half the cross roads – work done 26 Wilson Bentley’s is from Isaac Scotts’ to the township line – also from Jacob Fraleigh’s to the rear of John Scotts Junr. and to open the new road in front of the 3d concession to the township line – work done 27 Ranssalaer Burlingham’s is from the west side of No. 12 to the west side No. 5 thence to B. Simpsons line – and from Peter Tailors through to the concession line – work completed 28 James MacCready’s is from the + road at the church to P. Brisbin’s & half the new road to Robt. Johnsons – work done 29 William Curry’s is from Robt. Johnstons to John Richards and to open half the new road from said Johnston to P. Brisbins – work done 30 Curtis Merrills’ is from the schoolhouse at John Richards to David Youmans corner – All the Returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the 1st. of Dec. next at G. Strikers Inn – Adam Hubbs Dr. to Cash paid over to him by the Commissioners of Highways} ₤1.1.6 Page 18 – Carm Foster At the Anual Township meeting of Hallowell held January 7th 1833 at the house of Duncan P. Graham The following officers were chosen – Town Clerk Joseph Wilson Sworn Assessors Thomas Morgan S Daniel Hare S Collector Calvin Pier S Town Warden Charles Bockus Over Seers of High Ways & fence Viewers
Pound Keepers
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Town Laws 1st. Fences being four feet eight inches high and made of Sufficient materials, Shall be a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle & Sheep 2 Fence being four feet high and having no Space exceeding Seven inches within two feet of the ground. Shall be a lawful fence against Swine 3. Horses Sheep and Swine not Commoners 4. Horned Cattle are not to be commoners untill the fifteenth of April next after that period they may be Commoners – Joseph Wilson Town Clerk Page 20 – Carm Foster At a Special Session held by the Magistrats the 23d day of March 1833 the road Masters were apointed to work the following divisions, and their warrants Issued. 1st Norman Landons Division from the Town ship line at A. Ratans to the Hallowell bridge, and one half of all Cross Roads including the road from the main road below D.B. Hills Barn. Through to the Reynolds, Settlement, and to Include Thomas Eyres, Statute labor – Work done 2d Wm Johnsons Division is from the east end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellises to the Chruch, thence to the Center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons, And half the Cross roads – 3d David Congers Division is from the Township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Bockuses, Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and half of other Cross roads – 4th Joseph Reynolds Division is from John Tewiligars east line to Stephen Fergusons place, thence to Frulorn Clarks with half of all Cross roads – 5th David Van Dusens Division is from the Town Ship line near Abram Laziers to John Tewiligars east line, with half of all Cross Roads – work done 6th Gilbert Weeks, Division is from T. Morgan old house to Stephen Bowermans east line including the road from John Bulls through over Page 21 – Carm Foster to the Concession, also the road from the main road, to Cunninghams point and half the other Cross roads – work done 7th √ Israel Bowermans Division is from John Johnsons east line to John Coopers inculding the Jones place – 8th Luke Wallaces Division is from Charles Bockus, wharf including Charles Bockus & L P. McPherson Esqr 9th √ Stewart Wilsons, Division is from Garratt Strikers East line and from the east end of Doct. Austins House on both sides the Street including his own house to John Johnsons East line, and from S. Werdens red Store to the center of the long bridge near Wm Johnsons Barn, he is required to do twenty days Statute labor on the road on the South Side lot A – Page 22 – Carm Foster 10th Joseph Bakers Division is from George Munros, house to the township line by way of daniel Leaveens – also along the concession to the west side of lot No. 15. and the front half of the Cross road leading from James Strikers to the rear of Second Concession – work done 11th William Youngs division is from the west side of lot No. 15. to the township line and half the Cross road by Gilbert Dorlands – work done 12th Stephen Bulls Division is from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpors East line including half the Cross Roads – work done 13th David Congers Division is from John Trumpors East line through to the road on the township line with half the last mentioned road, and other Cross roads. work done 14th Samuel Orsers Division is from David Orsers Corner, to the Corner between lots No. 11 & 12 thence through one half of the Cross roads – work done 15th John Branscombs Division is from the west side of lot No. 5. to the township line and half the Cross Roads – 16th Benjamin Hubbs Esqr Division is from the line between Charles Saylors and Peter Mastin thence to the Corner of John Coopers, also from James Barkers through to the new Ridge Road and to have Samuel Noxon & James Barker Statute labor – work done Page 23 - Janet Kellough 17th Isaac Jacksons Division is from the line Between C. Saylors and T. Martins to West Point with half the cross roads and half the new road from Harrises to the Village also to the east lake Bridge - work done 18th Daniel Hares Division is from the east line of No 16. N sides East lake thence to Lake ontario and the west corner of the beach and also to the center of the outlet Bridge across? the road past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and one half of all cross Roads on his Division. He is also to lay out twenty Days worth of his division on opening the new road from Jacob Platts accross the swamp to Hallowell - work done 19th Winett Williams Division commences on the westerly line of No. 16 North side east lake and extends tothe center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons Barn, also the road from his house to Jacob Platts and the new road from thence across the swamp to the top of the hill on No. 22 & 23 Military tract. he is to perfrom 20 days statute lavour on the road from his house to Wm Johnsons and after repairing the road from the line of No. 16 to Jacob Platts, he is to lay out the remainder of the labour in opening the new road across the swamp and only put as much labour on the old Road from Jacob Platts to Wm Johnsons as will keep it passable 20th Oliver Martins Division is from W. Williams Corner to Jacob Fralicks house including the road in front of Owen McMahons and also from Francis Davises throug to Youmans Mills to the center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons Page 24 - Janet Kellough 21st Jarvis Strikers Division is from Jonathan Fraleighs house, from thence to his own house, also the rear of D. Kellys farm & including Wm McKenzies statute labor he is also to lay out fifteen days work with join(?) division in opening and making the road from from Jacob Platts to the Village of Hallowell - done 22 Ira Browns Division is from the front of the 8th Concession to the rear of the same, to open the new road laid out by D. Hare, also the allowance for road in the rear of 3d Concession, from the township line halfway to Soup harbour 23 James Ingalls Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to the Ontario, including half the road to James Ketchums 24 John C. Strikers Division is from Samson Strikers east line to the center of the outlet bridge Including Salmon Point and the road to Normun Burlingham - work done 25th Valentine Ogdens division is from Isaac Scotts to William Darlings Including Wm. Scotts statute labor and one half the cross roads - work done 26th James McCoids Division is from the cross road at the church to T Brisbine & half the new road to Robert Johnsons - work done 27th John Blacks Division is from the school house at John Richards to David Youmans corner 28th John Scotts Jun Division is from Isaac Scott to the township line - also from Jacob Fralicks to the rear of John Scotts Snr and open the new over Page 25 - Janet Kellough road in front of the 3d concession to the township line 29th John Johnsons Division is from Robt Johnsons to John richards and to open half the new roads from said Johnsons to T Brisbane thence to the township line - done 30th Joseph Tewiligars Division is from west side of No 12 to the west side of No 6 thence to B. Simson line and from peter Taylors through to the Concession line All the returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the Seventh day of December next at the inn of DT Grahams Page 26 - Janet Kellough Township Meeting for Hallowell held at Duncan I.(?) Grahams Snr. the 6th Day of January 1834 The following Officers were Chosen Calvin Pier } Town Clerk sworn William Dougall} Town Warden sworn S Aaron Dougall} John Foster} Church Warden chosen by S John Young } Assessors sworn the parson David Orsar } Collector sworn Overseer of Highways & Fence Viewers 1 Isaac Fisher sworn 16 Caleb Williams Sworn 2 Joseph Johnson sworn 17 Henry Harris afd 3 Cory Spencer afd 18 Jonathan Miller sworn 4 Richard southard afd 19 Daniel Young Jun sworn 5 Samuel Wright sworn 20 Arthur Youmans Jun S 6 Obediah Cooper afd 21 Samuel Blakley Sworn 7 Joseph Warring affirmed 22 Ira Brown sworn 8 David M Hopkins Sworn 23 Benjamin Geroe sworn 9 Gideon Bowerman S 24 Barnard Danard sworn 10 Elias Beedal Sworn 25 David Kelly sworn 11 Moses White afd 26 Martinus Friar Sworn 12 Francis McDonald Sworn 27 John Black Sworn 13 John Osterhout Sworn 28 Benjamin Richards sworn 14 Joseph Waters sworn 29 William Vance sworn 15 Robert Clark sworn 30 John F Bowerman sworn Page 27 - Janet Raats Pound Keepers William Vance Sworn Abram Warren Sworn Richard Ferguson Sworn Joshua Hicks Reuben Burlingham John Johman Sworn David Youmans Sworn Valentine Ogden Sworn Jarvis Striker Sworn John Cronkhite Daniel Hare Sworn Josep Barker James Ingall Sworn Jesse Waters Sworn John Scott Jun Sworn Town Laws for the year 1834 1st Fences being four feet Eight Inches high and made of Sufficient materials shall be a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle and Sheep 2nd A fence being four feet high and having no Space Exceeding seven inches within two feet of the ground shall be a lawful fence against swine 3rd Horned Cattle are not to be Commoners untill the fifteenth April Next after that they may be Commoners untill townmeeting again 4th Horses Sheep and Swine Not Commoners 5th Any horned Cattle that is Known to be unruly or disorderly is no Commoner at any time 6th Any Boar Hog or Buck Sheep found running at large from the first day of April to the tenth day of November may be Altered at the risque of the Owner [Transcribers Note: The following is written in much smaller paler script and crowded into the bottom of the page-names are not clear.] At a Special Session held at Garrett Strikers in Hallowell the 18th March [Transcriber’s Note: ink blot covers the first two digits of the year.] 34 the road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their warrants issued ? 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Hubbs ??????} Page 28 - Janet Raats ??1st Isacie Fishers Division is from Abram Rattan East line to the centre of Hallowell bridge and one half of all Cross roads including the road leading from the main road to Reynolds Settlement --- work Done in full 2nd Joseph Johnsons division is from the east end of Hallowell bridge up past the Court house to the Church and thence to the Centre of the bridge at William Johnsons including half the Cross roads---work Done in full 3rd Cary Spencers division is from the Township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Backus Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and half of all cross roads---Work done in full 4th Richard Southards Division is from John Tewilegars east line to Stephen Fergusons place thence to Freebarn Clarks with half of all cross roads – Work all done 5th Samuel Wrights Division is from the Township line near Abram Laziers to John Teweligars east line with half of all cross roads—work done in full 6th Obediah Coopers Division is from where Thomas Morgans old house stood to Stephen Bowermans east line including the road from John Bulls through to the Concession and the road from the main road to Cunninghams point and half of all Cross roads warrant extended to 1st Monday Jan. 1835 work done in full Jan 5 1835 7th Joshua Warrings Division is from John Johnsons East line to John Coopers house including Ben J. Simpsons place warrant extended to 1st Monday Jan. 1835 work Done except 17/6 8th David W. Hopkins division is from C Backus wharf including C Backus and L P Mcpherson to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge thence up the Vilage to G Strikers east line including the back Streets and half the Cross streets and half the road to Wm. Zerns and to [Transcribers Note: next three words illegible] Statute Labour on the from the east end Hallowell bridge to D B Mills Barn. Page 29 - Janet Raats 9th Gideon Bowermans Division is from G Strikers east line and Dact Austins east line on both sides of the Street to John Johnsons east line and from A Wendins red Stone to the Centre of the long Bridge near William Johnsons Barn and the road in rear of the third Concession of the Military tract from the red Stone aforesaid back---Work done in full Dec 1834 10th Elias Beedes division is from George Munroes house to the township line by the way of Daniel Leavens also along the concession to the west Side of Lot No15---work done in full 11th Moses Whites Division is from the west side of lot No 15 to the township line and half the Cross Road by Gilbert Dorlands work done in full 12th Francis MC Donald Division is from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpours east line including Half of all Cross roads-Work done in full 13th John Osterhauts Division is from John Trumpours east line to the road on the Township line with half the last mentioned road and half of all other Cross roads--- 14th Joseph Waters Division is from David Orsans corner to the Corner between Lots No 11 & 12 and thence one half of the Cross roads-Extended to 1st Mon Jan. 1835-work Done 15 Robert Clarks division is from the west side of lot No 5 to the township line and half of all Cross roads—Work all done by R. Clark Page 30 - Janet Raats 16th Caleb Williams Division is from James Barkers to John Coopers thence to the line between Charles Sailors and Peter Martins then from John Coopers to the new road leading from Henry Harris’ to Hallowell Vilage including Joseph Barkers & Samuel Knoxons Statute Labour work done in full 17th Henry Harris division is from the line between Charles Saylor & Peter Martin, to west point with half the Cross roads and half the new road leading from Henry Harris to Hallowell Vilage work done in full 18th Jonathan Millers Division is from the east line of of Lot No 16 thence to lake Ontario and across the beach to the centre of the Outlet bridge Also the road past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and one half of all cross roads- in his division work don in full 19th Daniel Youngs Division is from the Corner at Winett William both Roads through to William Johnson Barn on to the Bridge near there and across the Swamp to the top of the Hill on No 22 & 23 Military tract work done in full 20th Arthur Youmans Division is from the Corner at Winett William to Jacob Fralicks house including the road in front of Owen MC Mahan farm and also the road leading past D Youman to where the road leading from Winitt Williams intersects it extended to 1st Monday Jan 1835 21st Samuel Blakely Division is from Jonathan Fralicks house to Jarvis Strikers house also to the rear of of Daniel Rellys farm work don in full. Page 31 Doug Smith 22nd Ira Browns Division is from the township line to corner at William Huyek’s and one half of all crossroads 23 Benjamin Geracs Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to Lake Ontario including half the road to James Ketchum and the road leading past the Light house laid by Daniel Hare 24 Barnard Danards Division is from Sampson Strikers east line to the centre of the Outlet Bridge thence from the southwest side of James McNutts farm on a strait line to about the centre of Lot No 24 thence on a strait line (near where the old road now is) to a pair of Bars in front of Richard Jenks house Also the allowance for Road between the first and second Concesssions across Lots No 16 17 & 18 till it intersects the the Conc road leading from Jonathan Fergusons back 25 David Rellys Division is from Isaac Scotts to the school house thence to west corner at Lot No 14 in the second Concession and half of Cross Roads Work done in full 1834 26 Martinus Bryans? Division is from the cross road at the Church to Patrick Brisbans and half the new road through to the road leading by Robert Johnsons – work done in full 27 John Blacks Division is from the corner where old school house stood at John Richards to David Youmans corner ― Page 32 Doug Smith 28th Benjamin Richards Division is from Abram Putneys Blacksmith Shop to the township line thence from Jonathan Fralicks house to to the rear of John Scott Jun. Farm – and to work the new road in front of the 3rd Concession to the township line south side East lake 29 William J Nance Division is from Robert Johnsons to John Richards and half of all Conc road Work all done Jany 5th 1835 30 John I Bowerman Division is from west side No 12 to the west side No 5 thence to B Simpsons line and Peter Taylors through to the Concession line - All the Returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the Eighth day of December Next at the Inn of Garret Striker C Pier T C At a Special Session held at Garrett Strikers on July 15th 1834 James Dougall } David N Stevens } Esq Thomas Nash } Were present and Decided that the road leading from Patrick Brisbans to William Currys Confirmd by the Court last April Sessions should be opened by Statute Labour Sessions Adjourned by order of the Court to Friday the 18th July inst 1834 Calvin Pier Town Clerk Page 33 Doug Smith Joseph Johnson returned his Warrant and work all done this Dec 1834 C Pier T. C. Received from Joshua Warring 17 / 6 to be handed over to the path master for the same division for the year 1835 Calvin Pier TC Paid over to the Commissioners 17 / 6 Calvin Pier Paid to in to the hands of Benjamin Hubbs the value of three days work certified by Joseph Waters Road Master Received by me for the Hallowell Bridge D B Stevenson Received from Calvin Pier Town Clerk Seventeen Shillings and six pence being the amount receved by him from Joshua Warring for the purpose of the Hallowell [signed] D B Stevenson contractor Page 34 Doug Smith Township Meeting for Hallowell held at Garret Strikers Inn the 5th day of January 1835 The following Officers were chosen Calvin Pier } Town Clerk Sworn John N Young } Sworn and Assessors David Orser } Sworn David Orser } Collector Sworn Fence Viewers 1st John H Young Sworn 10th Joseph J Johnson 2nd Dyer Platt Sworn 11th Abram Warring Sworn 3rd Bela Johnson 12th David S Conger Sworn 4th Benjamin Gerac 13th Thomas Morgan 5th William Bently 14th Caleb Williams Sworn 6th James Spencer 15th William Cunningham Affd 7th John Murney Sworn 16th Daniel Leavens 8th William Curry Sworn 17th David Canger Sworn 9th James Mc Coia Sworn 18 William Young Town Wardens Calvin Pier Sworn John Foster Chosen by the Parson Overseers of Highways 1st John Stanton Sworn 8th Francis Mitchell Sworn 2nd Joseph Johnson Sworn 9th Nicholas H Davis Sworn 3rd David Goldsmith 10th Elias Beedle Sworn 4th William Foster Sworn 11th John R Marden Sworn 5th Abram Lazier Sworn 12th Josiah Bull Sworn 6th Cory S Bull Sworn 13 William Stinson Sworn 7th William Southard Sen Affd 14 Joseph Water Sworn Page 35 – Carm Foster
Pound Keepers
Town Laws for the year 1835 are as follows 1st Fences to be the same as last year 2nd Fence the Same as last year – 3d Horned Cattle the same as last year not to be Commoners untill the fifteenth of April next After that they may be Commoners till Town Meeting again 4th Horses Hogs and Sheep not Commoners 5th Any horned Cattle that is Known to be unruly or disorderly is no Commoners at any time 6 Any Boar, Hog found Roamming at large from the 1st day of April to the tenth day of November may be attered? At the risqe of the Owner Page 36 – Carm Foster At a Special Session was held at Garret Strikers Inn in the township of Hallowell on Saturday the 21st March 1835 the following Commissoners were presant
The Road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their Warrants Issued 1st John Stanton,s Division is from Abram Rattans East line to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge and one half of all Cross Roads Includind the road leading from the main road to Reynolds Settlement 2nd Joseph Johnson Division is from the east end of Hallowell Bridge up past the Court house to the Church thence to the Centre of the Log Bridge at William Johnsons and half of all Cross roads Returned work all completed 3d David Goldsmith Division is from the township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Bockers Inn Including the road to Cory Spencers Wharf and half of all Cross Roads 4th William Foster Division is from John Tewilegars east line to Stephen Ferguson place thence to where Freeborn Clark formerly liv,d with half of all Cross Roads William Foster Returned work all done Page 37 – Carm Foster 5th Abram Lazier Division is from the township line near Abram Lazier to John Tewiligars east line with half of all the Cross Roads 6 Cory S Bull Division is from where Thomas Morgans old house stood to Stephen Bowermans east line Including the road from John Bulls throug to the Concession and the road from the main Road to Cunninghams point and half of all Cross roads Except the concession road east of Stephen Bowermans east line Return,d Work all Completed 7th Nov 1835 7th William Southard Division is from John Johnsons East line to John Coopers house Including Benjamin Simpson Returned all Work done 8th Francis Mitchell Division is from Charles Bockers wharf Including C Bockers and L P McPherson to the east end of Hallowell Bridge then up the vilage to Garrett Strikers east line Including the Back Streets and half the Concession road leading to William Yerxs Return,d work all Completed 7th 1835 9th Nicholas H Davis Division is from Garrett Strikers east line to John Johnsons east line and the back Street from Stuart Wilson past the Chapel to the main street and from A Werdens red Store to William Johnsons Barn and one half of the ridge road Also twenty days Labour on the hill near John Youngs Page 38 – Carm Foster 10th Elias Beadle [Transcribers note: The surname of Elias might also be Bedell] Division is from George Munroe house to the township line by the way of Daniel Leavens also along the Concession to the west side of Lot No 15 Returned work all Completed 11th John R Morden Division is from the west side Lot No 15 to the township line and half the Cross Road by Gilbert Dorlands 12th Josiah Bull Division is from Stephen Bowerman east line Including the whole of the Concession road between Stephen & Josiah Bowerman to John Trumpour east line and half of all Cross roads – Returnd Work all done 13th William Stinsons Division is from John Trumpours east line to the road on the township line with half the last mentioned road and half of all Cross roads Returnd Work all done 14th Joseph Waters Division is from David Orsers Corner to the corner between Lots No 11 and 12 and to open the cross road Leading between Lots No 12 & 13 in the third Concession Military tract and lay out not Exceeding three days Labour on the last described road and one half of all cross roads 15th William B Leavens Division is from the west Side of Lot No 5 to the township line and the whole of the cross road leadind past Wm Returnd work all done Page 39 – Carm Foster 16th Havelan Hubbs Division is from James Barkers to John Coopers thence to the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin then from John Coopers to the new road leading from Henry Harris to Hallowell vilage Including Joseph Barker and Samuel Noxon, Statute Labour Returnd work all Completed 7th 1835 17th Joshua Hicks Division is from the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin to west point and half the Cross roads and half the road leading 18th James Cooper Division is from the east line of lot No 16 to lake Ontario thence across the beach to the Centre of the outlet Bridge also the cross road leading past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and half of all Cross roads Returnd work all done 19th Jacob Platts Division is from the Corner at Winett Williams to William Johnsons Barn by the way of the youman road and from the top of the hill near John Young across the Swamp to Winett Williams Jacob Platt – Returnd work all Completed 7th 1835 20th David Youmans Division is from Winett Williams Corner to the lane leading to Joseph McCaws and also the road leading past David Youmans to where the road leading from Winett Williams intersects it Returnd work all done Page 40 – Carm Foster 21st Charles Williams Division is from the lane leading from Joseph McCaws to Jarvis Strikers house also the road past Daniel Kellys to the School house Return,d work all Completed 22nd Thomas Dulmadge Division is from the township line to the Corner at William Huycks place and half of all cross roads 23d Platt Huyck Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to Lake Ontario and half the road to James Ketchums and the road Leading past the light house laid out by Daniel Hare 24 Samuel Badgley Division is from Jarvis Strikers east line to the Centre of the outlet Bridge thence from the south west Side of James McNutts farm on a straight line to about the Centre of lot No 24 thence on a straight line to a pair of bass in front of Richard Jenks also the allowance for road between the first and second Concession across Lots No 16. 17 & 18 till it intersects the cross road leading from Jonathan Ferguson,s back 25th James Ketchum Division is from Isaac Scotts to the School house thence to the west Corner of lot No 14 in the second Concession and half of all Cross roads Including Isaac Scotts Labour Page 41 – Carm Foster 26th Thomas McCrady Division is from the Catholic Church to to the episcopal Church thence to Patrick Brisbans thence on the road leading Past Patrick McFadden to the township line Returnd work all done 27th William Sniders Division is from the Corner where the old Schoool house stood near John Richards to David Youmans Corner Returnd work all Complete 28th William Scott Division is from Putneys Blacksmith Shop to the township line, thence from William Ogden house to the rear of John Scotts Jun farm and to work the new road in front of the third concession to the township line south side east Lake 29th William Currys Division is from the Centre of Ira Spaffords lot to John Richards and to do ten days labour on the new road leading past James McCradys to Patrick Brisbans Returnd work all Completed 30th Vincent Bowerman Division is from the west side No 12 to the west side No 5 to B Simpons line and from Peter Taylors through to the Concession line Returnd work all Completed All the returns to be made the first Satturday in November Next at ten Oclock in the forenoon Calvin Pier TA Page 42 – Carm Foster At a special Session held at Garret Strikers Inn in Hallowell on the 7th day of November 1835 Commissioners presant – David B. Stevenson √ David Stinson √ Joseph Johnson Complainant VS William Hughes Joseph Johnson sworn says that he warn,d him as the Law directs and that he neglected to work – Judgement 3 days work to be done next week No Cost John Stanton Complainent VS David B Hill Def Adjourned until Next Saturday at ten Oclock forenoon – Road Session adjourned until next Saturday 14th November At a Special Session held by adjournment on Saturday 14 Nov 1835 Commissioners presant D. B. Stevenson William Dougal Nicholas Davis Complainant VS George Gray Nicholas Davis sworn says he warnd the said George Gray as the law directs and he neglected to work one day Judgment – 5/- Nicholas Davis Complainant VS Heman Spafford Nicholas Davis sworn says he warnd him to work that he was entitled to do 3 days and that he did but one Settled by work Judgement 1d Page 43 Doug Smith Nicholas Davis Complainant Vs A N Allen Nicholas Davis Sworn Says that he warnd A N Allen to work as the law directs and that he neglected so to do that he was liable to work 5 days Judment 25/ ― Page 44 Doug Smith Township Meeting held ar Garrett Strikers Inn on William Rorke was chosen Chairman The following Officers were Chosen Calvin Pier } Township Clerk Swrn James McDonald } Swrn George Munroe } Commissioners Swrn Abram Lazier } Swrn David Orsar } Collector Swrn Moses Carnahan } Assessor Fence Viewers Swrn Wilson Bently James McCoid Sen x Swrn Daniel leavens David S Conger Swrn Thomas Morgan x Samuel Carman Sen x Swrn Bela Johnson x Sworn Daniel Hare x Swrn James P Soencer William Foster x Swron Havelan Hubbs x Affd John Fain Swrn Swrn William Curry Gilbert Dorland Affd Swrn Abram Warren John Murney x Swrn Swrn William Johnson x S Parmenis Sprague Swrn Swrn BenJamin Ellison Jun T Con Page 45 Doug Smith Overseer of Highways 1st William Vance Swrn 2nd Henry Spafford Swrn 23rd Amos Hubbs x Affd 3rd x Peter Lazier x Swrn 24th John Young x Swrn 4th Jonathan Vincent Swrn 25th David Youmans x Swrn 5th Nicholas Lazier Swrn 26th Charles Williams x Swrn 6th Alex McDonald Swrn 27th Soloman Spafford x Swrn 7th Cornelius Bowerman Affd 28th James Wormsley Swrn 8th x Aaron Dougall x Swrn 29th Platt Huyck Swrn 9th x Charles Backus x Swrn 30th Thomas Max x Sworn 10th Heman Spafford x Swrn 31st Peter Eckert x Swrn 11th John Vancleaf Swrn 32nd William Rankin x Swrn 12th Reuben Burlingham Swrn 33rd David kelly Swrn 13th Peter McFall x Swrn 34th William Reed x Swrn 14th David Stinson x Sworn 35th James Malholand Swrn 15thPeter Cronk Affirmd 36th Joseph Snider Swrn 16th Gershem Vincent Swrn 37 John Williams Swrn 17th Arthur Branscomb Swrn 38th Jonathan Fralick x Swrn 18th Charles Saylor x Swrn 39 William J Vance Swrn 19th Dyer Platt x Swrn 40 Eliphalet Leavens x Swrn 20th Hazelton Spencer Swrn 41st William Snider Picton Swrn 21st Guy H Young x Swrn 42 BenJ Elison Jun T Con Sworn 22nd John Morgan x Swrn 43 Richard Southard x Affd Pound Keepers Joseph Baker appointed by Commissioner Swr 1st David B Hill Affd 10th Rhinard Post x Swrn 2nd Richard Russel x Swrn 11th Isaih Tubbs Swrn 3rd 4th Ira Spafford Swrn 14 David Kelly Swrn 5th William Ogden Swrn 15th David Congar Swrn 6th John Miller Swrn 16 James Barker Affd 7th Dyer Ogden Swrn 17 Moses Walters Swrn 8th John Fair Swrn 18 Isaac Scott Swrn 9th Dana Hartford Swrn 19th Joseph Reynolds Swrn Page 46 Doug Smith Town Laws to be Observd for 1836 are as follows 1st Resolv,d That any fence being four feet Eight inches high and made of sufficient Materials shall be deem,d a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle and Sheep 2nd Resolved That any fence being four feet high and having no space exceeding seven Inches within two feet of the ground shall be deem,d a lawful fence against Swine 3rd Resolv,d That all horned Cattle are free Commoners from the 15th of April until the first day of December after that period they shall not run at large under penalty of being impounded 4th Resolv,d that horses sheep and Swine are not allowed to run at large at any time under the penalty of being impounded 5th Resolv,d that any horned Cattle that is generally known to be unruly or disorderly are not to run at large at any time under aforsaid penalty of being impounded 6th Resolv,d that any Boar hog found running at large the owner shall pay a fine of ten Shillings 7th Resolv,d that any ram found running at large from the 10th of September untill the 10th of November the owner shall pay a fine of twenty Shillings Page 47 Doug Smith 8th Resolv,d that any stud horse found running at large over one and a half year old the owner shall pay a fine of twenty Shillings 9th Resolv,d that the Overseer of highways are required to Cut all the Burs in the highway in his division 10th Resolved that the next Township Meeting Shall be holden at the Court house in Picton Page 48 Doug Smith At the meeting of the Commissioners for the Township of Hallowell held at Garret Strikers Inn on Saturday, the 16th of January 1836 the Owners of highways were allotted the following divisions and their Warrants issued 1st William Nance Division is from Abram Rattans east line to the east end of Hallowell Bridge and the road leading to Reynolds Settlement to the township line ― 2nd Henry Spafford Division is from the turn of the road that leads to Youmans Mill on Lot No 9 – to a drain near Thomas Nashes and half of the road from Ira Spaffords to Green Bush ― 3 Peter Laziers Division is from the township line near Peter Laziers to Charles Backus Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and one half of all Cross roads ― 4th Johnathan Vincent Division is from the east line of the Carnahan lot to Stephen Fergusons place then to Samuel Foster and one half of all cross roads Returned this 12th Nov 1836 – work all done 5th Richard Southard Division is from John Tewilgars east line to to the east line of the Carnahan lot and one half of all Cross roads ― Return made 6 July 1836 work done 6th Alexander MC Donald Division is from Josiah Bowermans west line to Jonathan Clark east line and to include the road to point M Page 49 Doug Smith 7th Cornelius Bowermans Division is from Jonathan Clark east line to William Southards west line and the road from Gilbert Weeks to the front of the 3rd Concession and the road to John Bulls Mill ― 8th Aaron Dougalls Division is from William Southards west line to Sherriff Bullocks west line ― 9th Charles Backus Division is from Elizabeth street to the west end of Hallowell Bridge thence to Backus Wharf and the cross road back to Samuel Wright and also thirty days statute labour on the road between Mrs Morelys Barn and the Hubbs Barn owned by D B Hill 10th Heman Spafford Division is from Elizabeth street to the west line of Sherriff Bulock thence on the Little Lake road to intersect the road beyond William Johnson Barn then the ridge road to Jacob Platts east line then the south side of lot A together with the Back street round by Stuart Wilsons and the Methodist Chappel This division is extended to open the road the whole length 11th John Vancleaf Division is from George Munroes to Joseph Bakers Corner and half the cross road leading past Wm 12th Reuben Burlinghams Division is from Jaoseph Bakers Corner to the township line past David Leavens also along the concession to the west side of Lot No 12 and all cross roads | 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| Page 01 [spine] Hallowell Minutes 1831-1849 A1998.051.139 Page 02 [Blank Cover] Page 3 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: This page is an inside cover page and consists of names and dates, in some cases written randomly on the page.] [Transcribers note: Written at the top of the page and centred is the following.] “ Jack “ Rowe” [Transcribers Note: The following is written at an oblique angle near the top of the page] Jas. Fralugh [Transcribers note: The following appears to be written in the same handwriting more centred on the page and below the written name and date of Jas. Fralugh.] William “Bloomfield” Sept 10th August 1893 August 1893 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Page 4 – Carm Foster Township Meeting for Hallowell Held at Thomas Eyres Inn the 3rd day of January 1831 The following officers were chosen William Rorke Town Clerk appd William Dougall } Daniel Hare…… } assessors Swn. Caleb Williams Collector “ David L Fairfield Townwarden “ Andw. Deacon Churchwarden chosen by the Parson, Road Masters 1 David B Hill appd 16 Charles Saylor x swn Henry Spafford swn Bela Johnson “ Roger B. Conger “ John B Spencer “ William White “ Nicholas Williams “ Reynier Post “ Joseph McCaw “ John P. Williams “ David Youmans x “ Wm Cuningham appd John Darling Jr “ David Stinson swn. James Spencer “ Calvin Pier James Ketchum x “ Peter Leavins Henry Brisbane “ Peter Macfaull John Black x “ John Stinson Jr swn Elijah Bentley appd Silas Ball Joshua Walters swn Samuel Orser John Frayer x “ 15 David Clark 30 Eliphalet Leavins “ Page 5 – Carm Foster Pound Keepers 1. Thomas Eyres Swn 9 Abott Warren Swn Calvin Pier Swn William Nelson “ Joseph Baker S “ William Curry “ Paul Armstrong “ Robert Germmin “ William Ogden “ William Garratt appd Daniel Hare “ Thomas Morgan Swn Joshua Walters “ 15 Joseph Terwilligar “ 8 Paul Clarke “ Town Laws Fences to be four feet eight inches high to have no space as wide as Seven inches Within 2 feet of the ground, and if made of Sufficient Materials Shall be a lawful fence Horses Sheep & Swine are not commoners, andy Boar hog Horned Cattle are not Commoners from the 1st Monday in Jany unto the 15th day of April next, the remainder of the year they shall be lawful commoners Wm. Rorke, TownClk At a Special Sessions held by the Magistrates, the 19th day of April 1830 the Road Masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their Warrants Issued David B Hills Division from the Township line at Ruttan to the centre of Hallowell Bridge and one half all cross Roads including Reynolds Settlement Henry Spaffords division from the East end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellis’s to the Page 6 – Carm Foster Charles Saylors division commencing at the line between himself and Peter Mastin thence to the Corner at John Coopers also from James Barkers through to the New Ridge Road and to have Samuel Noxon and Jas. Barkers Statute Labour Bela Johnson, to commence at the line between Saylor & Mastin thence to west Point with half the Cross Roads and half the new Road from Harris’s to the Villiage. Roger Congers division from the Townline near Peter Laziers to Jewell Johnsons including half the Road to Yerks, half the Road, to Spencer Wharf and to Bockers’ wharf and ½ all other Cross Roads David Stinson’s division from the Eastern line of No 2 to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge thence up the Villiage to his own house and Strikers including both, with the Cross and Back Streets also half the new road leading from East lake road to Harris’s Calvin Piers Division commencing at Strikers west line and Austins east line thence to the Easterly line of Jno Johnsons doing 15 days work on the Road South Side lot 9? and from D. Smiths to the Kings allowance on the Easterly Side William Johnsons farm and the back & Cross Streets in the Villiage Wm. Cunninghams division from John Johnsons Eastline to John Coopers including John Jones – John P. Williams to commence at morgans old house to Stephen Bowermans eastline including the Road from John Bulls through to the Concession also the Road from the main Road to Cuninghams point and half the other Cross Roads – John B Spencers division commences at the Eastlake outlet Bridge to the easterly line of Guy Young’s farm from thence to lake ontario also the Road by Amos Hubbs to the Ridge Road and one half of all cross roads – Page 7 – Carm Foster Nicholas Williams division commencing at the west line of No 16 thence to the new Bridge opposite Wm. Johnsons Barn also as much on the old Road by Jacob Platts as will be necessary to Keep it passable Joseph McCaws division commencing at Winnett Williams corner to Jacob Fraleighs house including the road infront of Owen MacMahons – David Youmans to commence at Francis Davis thence past Youmans Mill to the Bridge near Wm. Johnsons Barn John Darling Jr. division from Jacob Fraleigh, easterly Line to Samson Strikers thence to the rear of his own place at the 2nd. Concession road – James Spencers division from Samson Strikers easterly line to the centre of the outlet Bridge including Salmon point and the road to Varnum Burlinghams James Ketchum’s division from the Second concession Road at Isaac Scotts thence past his own house to Wm. Darlings also half the Road to Soup Harbour Elijah Bentleys division from Isaac Scotts to the town line also from Jacob Fraleighs to the rear of John Scott Jrs farm also to open the new road in front of the 3rd Concession to the township line – Joshua Walters division from the rear of John Scotts Peter Leavens from Geo Morros? house to the Townline byway of Paul Leavens’ also along the Concession to the west Side No. 15 – Page 8 – Carm Foster Peter McFaull from the west side No. 15 to the Township Road and half Said Road with half the Cross roads – Henry Brisbane’s division from the Cross Road at the Chruch to his own house and half the new Road to Robt Johnsons John Frayers route from Robt Johnsons to John Richards and to open half the road from Said Johnsons to P. Brisbanes John Black’s division from the School house near John Richards to David Youmans corner. John Stinson Jr. division from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpours eastline including half the Cross roads Silas Ball to commence at Jno Trumpours eastline through to the Township Road and half Said Road and half the Cross roads Reynier Post from the Townline near Abram Laziers thru to Jno Trewilligars east line with half of all cross Roads Wm. Whites division from Jne Trewilligars east line to Stephen Fergusons thence to Freeborn Clarkes with half of all Cross roads Saml. Orser commencing at David Orsers corner thence to the corner between No. 11 and 12 then through the Cross Road to John Trewilligars Eliphalet Leavins from the west side No 12 to the west side No 5 thence to B. Sampsons line from Peter Taylors through the Concession line David Clark from West Side No 5 to the townline & half the Cross Roads – All the returns to be made the 2nd Saturday in December next to the Justices of this Division Page 9 – Carm Foster Special Road Session held at the Inn of Garratt Striker in the Villiage of Hallowell 9th July 1831 Present Asa Werden Benjn Hubbs } Comminssioners Highways Andw Deacon David Stinson Roadmr Complainant Vs Thomas Moore Deft David Stinson Swn says the boy Dr. Moore Sent did not do more than half a days wk Courtnay Crittenden Swn Says he does not think the boy done more than half a days Statute labor Judgment with Cost 1 ½ day------------7.6 Constables fees 1.6 (Paid overto D Stinson) Paid infull 9.0 Calvin Pier Vs James Williamson defd The defdt appeared acknowledged he would do the Statute labour 3 days @ 5/- 15.0 Constables fees 1/6 Writ 2/0 3.6 ( Settled with C Vier) Judgment with Cost 18.6 David Stinson vs. Joseph Wilson deft Defendant appeared and paid 5.0 Constable 1.6 ( paid to D Stinson) Judgment with Cost 6.6 David Stinson Road Mr. Defendant appeared and paid 2 ds @ 5/- ---------- 10 – Constable -----------1.6 ( Paid over to Stinson) Judgment with Cost 11.6 Page 10 – Carm Foster Calvin Pier Defendant appeared, acknowledged he was owing 2 ½ ds. Work @ 5/- ………… 12.6 Constable ……... 1.6 (Settled with Pier) Judgment with Cost …… 14.0 Calvin Pier Plff vs. Hamilton Clarke Dft Defendt. Did not appear and C. Pier Sworn Says that he lawfully warned him which he refused to do 3 ds work at 5/- …………15- Constables fees 1/6 Judgmet 2/- the; writ 2/-……. 5.6 1.0.6 writ Issued to R. Rullell 29 Agust. 1831 David Stinson Deft appeared acknowledged owing 1 ½ days work at 5/- @7/6 Constable 1/6…. 9/- Calvin Pier vs Gidn. Bowerman Deft 3 days work due on a Note given in 1830…………..15/- 2 ds work for 1831 @ 5/- ………10/- Constable ……… 1.6 Settled with Pier Judgement with Cost 1.6.6 Moses Carnahan Judgment acknowledged on a wk of 1830 ₤ 1.5.0 David Stinson Judgmt. Acknowledged 5/- D. Orsers cost 1/6 wit 2/- ….. 8.6 David Stinson Left for further Consideration of the Commr. Page 11 Doug Smith At a Special Road Session held at Garratt Strickers Inn at Hallowell 1st October 1831 Present Simeon Washburn Benjn Hubbs and Owen W Mahon, Commissioners of Highways Roger Conger Road Mn. Plaintiff Vs H W Laughlin deft Judgmt for 2ds work 10/ Judgmnt of ?commissioners?, 2/6 12.6 Constable 1 / 4 Oath 1/ 2.4 _____ Judgmnt with Costs 14.10 writ ― David Stinson Compliant Vs Jas Carroll deft Judgmnt for 2 days @ 5p 10/- Judgmnt ?commissioners ? 2/6 12.6 Constable 1/ Oath 1/ 2 ____ Judgmnt with Costs 14.6 writ ― Page 12 Doug Smith At a Township meeting of Hallowell, held at Thomas Eyris Inn the 2nd day of January 1832 The following officers were chosen, viz. James Macdonald Town Clerk Sworn Caleb Williams } Daniel Hare } Assessors S Charles Sailor Collector S Calvin Pier Town Warden S And: Deacon Esq Church Warden Overseers of Highways and Fence Viewers 1 David B. Hill affd 16 Henry A Johnson S 2 Ira Spafford Sworn 17 Sylvenus Pettit S 3 David Goldsmith S 18 John Young S 4 Stephen Ferguson S 19 Daniel Daily S 5 Nicholas D Lazier S 20 John MacGoodwin Sen S 6 Isaac Bedall S 21 Silas Dyre S 7 Isreal Bowerman S 22 Ira Brown (new Division) S 8 Adam Hubbs S 23 James Ingall S 9 Garratt Striker S 24 James Spencer S 10 Daniel Leavens S 25 Valentine Ogden S 11 Robert Hubbs S 26 James MacCready S 12 Stephen Bowerman S 27 Curtis merrill S 13 John Cronk S 28 Wilson Bentley Sw 14 Samuel Orser S 29 William Curry S 15 Arthur Branscomb S 30 Ranssalaer Birlingham S Page 13 Doug Smith Pound Keepers 1 Thomas Eyre Sworn 2 Moses Carnahan 9 Abram Warren Sworn 3 Joseph Baker S 10 William Nelson S 4 Samuel Carman Sen S 11 James Crayton 5 William Ogden S 12 John Stanton S 6 Dyre S. Ogden S 13 William Garratt affd 7 James Ingall S 14 Cornelius Bowerman 8 William Scott 15 Jesse Walters affd Town Laws 1 Fences being four feet eight inches high, and having no space as wide as seven inches within 2 feet of the ground, and made of sufficient materials – shall be a lawful fence ― 2 Horses, Sheep and Swine are not commoners ― 3 Any boar hog found running at large, may be castrated by any person, at the risk of the owner 4 Horned Cattle are not to be commoners untill the 15th of April next – after that period they shall be Lawful commoners ― McDonald T. C. Page 14 Doug Smith At a special sessions held by the magistrates the 24th day of March 1832 the road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their warrants issued 1 David B. Hills division from the township line at A. Rattans to the center of Hallowell Bridge and one half of all cross roads, including the road from the main road below said Hill’s barn through the Reynold’s settlement ( doing one days Labor of the whole division on the same ) and to include Thomas Eyre’s statute labor – 2 Ira Spaffords division from the East end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellis’ to the church, thence to the east end of the new bridge near Wm Johnsons and half the cross roads – work done 3 Henry A. Johnson’s division commences at the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin thence to the corner of John Coopers – also from Jas Barkers through to the new ridge road and to have Samuel Noxan and Jas. Barker’s statute labor ― 4 David Goldsmith’s division is from the township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Borkus Inn including the road to Cory Spenser’s wharf, & ½ of all other cross roads. work done 5 Stephen Ferguson’s is from John Tewillegars east line to his own place thence to Freeborn Clark’s with half of all the cross roads - work done 6 Nicholas D. Lazier’s is from the township line near Abram Laziers to John Tewillegar’s east line, with half of all crossraods ― work done Page 15 – Carm Foster Isaac Bedall’s division is from T. Morgans old house to Stephen Bowerman’s east 7 line, including the road from John Bulls through to the concession – also the road from the main road to Cunningham’s point, and half the other cross roads - work done 8 Israel Bowerman’s division is from John Johnson’s east line to John Coopers, including the Jones place - work done 9 Adam Hubbs division is from Charles Bockers’ wharf (including said Bockers) to the center of Hallowell bridge from thence up the village to G. Strikers’ east line, including the cross and back streets and half the road to Wm Yearx’s – work done (except 19/9) 14/9 paid over to Luke Wallace Garret Strider’s from his own place to John Johnson’s east line (doing 20 days work 10 on the road south side lot A) and from D. Smith’s to the allowance for road on the easterly side of Wm. Johnson’s farm and ½ the road from the East Lake road to H. Harris’ including the cross and back streets in the village – Daniel Leaven’s is from Geo. Monroe’s house to the Township line by way of said 11 Leavens – also along the concession to the west side of lot No. 15 (work done) 16 Jany In addition to the above Warrant you are Ordered & required to work Robert Hubbs is from the west side of No. 15 to the Township line and half the cross 12 road by Gilbert Dorland’s – work completed Stephen Bowerman’s is from his own east line to John Trumpour’s east line including 13 half the corss roads work done 14 John Cronk’s is from John Trumpour’s east line through to the road on the township line, with half the last mentioned road and other cross roads – work done Page 16 – Carm Foster 15 Samuel Orser’s division is from David Orsers corner to the corner between lots No. 11 & 12 thence through the cross roads to John Tewillegar’s – work done 16 Arthur Branscombe’s is from the west side of lot No. 5 to the township line, and half the cross roads – work done 17 Sylvances Pettit’s is from the line between C. Saylor and P. Mastin to West Point with half the cross roads and half the new road from Harris’s to the village in addition to east lake Bridge – work done 18 John Young’s is from the East Lake outlet bridge to the easterly line of Guy Young’s farm – thence to the Ontario – also the Road by Amos Hubbs’ to the ridge road and one half of all the cross roads. work done 19 Daniel Daily’s is from the west line of No. 16 to the new bridge opposite Wm Johnson’s barn – also as much on the old road by Jacob Platts as will render it passable – work done 20 John MacGoodin, Sen.. division is from W. William’s corner to Jacob Fraleigh’s house including the road in front of Ewen MacMahon’s – and also Francis Davis’ through by Youman’s mills to the bridge near Wm Johnson’s – 21 Silas Dyre’s is from Jacob Fralicks easterly line to Samson Strikers thence to the rear of Jno. Darlings’ at the 2nd Concession road – work completed 22 Ira Brown’s is from the front of the 3d Concession to the rear of 23 James Ingall’s is from the rear of Jno. Scotts farm to the Ontario, including half the road to Jas. Ketchum’s – work done Page 17 – Carm Foster 24 James Spencer’s division is from Samson Striker’s east line to the center of the Outlet bridge, including Salmon point and the road to Varnum Burlingham’s – work done 25 Valentine Ogden’s is from Isaac Scotts to William Darlings ( including William Scotts statute labor) and one half the cross roads – work done 26 Wilson Bentley’s is from Isaac Scotts’ to the township line – also from Jacob Fraleigh’s to the rear of John Scotts Junr. and to open the new road in front of the 3d concession to the township line – work done 27 Ranssalaer Burlingham’s is from the west side of No. 12 to the west side No. 5 thence to B. Simpsons line – and from Peter Tailors through to the concession line – work completed 28 James MacCready’s is from the + road at the church to P. Brisbin’s & half the new road to Robt. Johnsons – work done 29 William Curry’s is from Robt. Johnstons to John Richards and to open half the new road from said Johnston to P. Brisbins – work done 30 Curtis Merrills’ is from the schoolhouse at John Richards to David Youmans corner – All the Returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the 1st. of Dec. next at G. Strikers Inn – Adam Hubbs Dr. to Cash paid over to him by the Commissioners of Highways} ₤1.1.6 Page 18 – Carm Foster At the Anual Township meeting of Hallowell held January 7th 1833 at the house of Duncan P. Graham The following officers were chosen – Town Clerk Joseph Wilson Sworn Assessors Thomas Morgan S Daniel Hare S Collector Calvin Pier S Town Warden Charles Bockus Over Seers of High Ways & fence Viewers
Pound Keepers
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Town Laws 1st. Fences being four feet eight inches high and made of Sufficient materials, Shall be a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle & Sheep 2 Fence being four feet high and having no Space exceeding Seven inches within two feet of the ground. Shall be a lawful fence against Swine 3. Horses Sheep and Swine not Commoners 4. Horned Cattle are not to be commoners untill the fifteenth of April next after that period they may be Commoners – Joseph Wilson Town Clerk Page 20 – Carm Foster At a Special Session held by the Magistrats the 23d day of March 1833 the road Masters were apointed to work the following divisions, and their warrants Issued. 1st Norman Landons Division from the Town ship line at A. Ratans to the Hallowell bridge, and one half of all Cross Roads including the road from the main road below D.B. Hills Barn. Through to the Reynolds, Settlement, and to Include Thomas Eyres, Statute labor – Work done 2d Wm Johnsons Division is from the east end of Hallowell Bridge up by Ellises to the Chruch, thence to the Center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons, And half the Cross roads – 3d David Congers Division is from the Township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Bockuses, Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and half of other Cross roads – 4th Joseph Reynolds Division is from John Tewiligars east line to Stephen Fergusons place, thence to Frulorn Clarks with half of all Cross roads – 5th David Van Dusens Division is from the Town Ship line near Abram Laziers to John Tewiligars east line, with half of all Cross Roads – work done 6th Gilbert Weeks, Division is from T. Morgan old house to Stephen Bowermans east line including the road from John Bulls through over Page 21 – Carm Foster to the Concession, also the road from the main road, to Cunninghams point and half the other Cross roads – work done 7th √ Israel Bowermans Division is from John Johnsons east line to John Coopers inculding the Jones place – 8th Luke Wallaces Division is from Charles Bockus, wharf including Charles Bockus & L P. McPherson Esqr 9th √ Stewart Wilsons, Division is from Garratt Strikers East line and from the east end of Doct. Austins House on both sides the Street including his own house to John Johnsons East line, and from S. Werdens red Store to the center of the long bridge near Wm Johnsons Barn, he is required to do twenty days Statute labor on the road on the South Side lot A – Page 22 – Carm Foster 10th Joseph Bakers Division is from George Munros, house to the township line by way of daniel Leaveens – also along the concession to the west side of lot No. 15. and the front half of the Cross road leading from James Strikers to the rear of Second Concession – work done 11th William Youngs division is from the west side of lot No. 15. to the township line and half the Cross road by Gilbert Dorlands – work done 12th Stephen Bulls Division is from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpors East line including half the Cross Roads – work done 13th David Congers Division is from John Trumpors East line through to the road on the township line with half the last mentioned road, and other Cross roads. work done 14th Samuel Orsers Division is from David Orsers Corner, to the Corner between lots No. 11 & 12 thence through one half of the Cross roads – work done 15th John Branscombs Division is from the west side of lot No. 5. to the township line and half the Cross Roads – 16th Benjamin Hubbs Esqr Division is from the line between Charles Saylors and Peter Mastin thence to the Corner of John Coopers, also from James Barkers through to the new Ridge Road and to have Samuel Noxon & James Barker Statute labor – work done Page 23 - Janet Kellough 17th Isaac Jacksons Division is from the line Between C. Saylors and T. Martins to West Point with half the cross roads and half the new road from Harrises to the Village also to the east lake Bridge - work done 18th Daniel Hares Division is from the east line of No 16. N sides East lake thence to Lake ontario and the west corner of the beach and also to the center of the outlet Bridge across? the road past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and one half of all cross Roads on his Division. He is also to lay out twenty Days worth of his division on opening the new road from Jacob Platts accross the swamp to Hallowell - work done 19th Winett Williams Division commences on the westerly line of No. 16 North side east lake and extends tothe center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons Barn, also the road from his house to Jacob Platts and the new road from thence across the swamp to the top of the hill on No. 22 & 23 Military tract. he is to perfrom 20 days statute lavour on the road from his house to Wm Johnsons and after repairing the road from the line of No. 16 to Jacob Platts, he is to lay out the remainder of the labour in opening the new road across the swamp and only put as much labour on the old Road from Jacob Platts to Wm Johnsons as will keep it passable 20th Oliver Martins Division is from W. Williams Corner to Jacob Fralicks house including the road in front of Owen McMahons and also from Francis Davises throug to Youmans Mills to the center of the Bridge near Wm Johnsons Page 24 - Janet Kellough 21st Jarvis Strikers Division is from Jonathan Fraleighs house, from thence to his own house, also the rear of D. Kellys farm & including Wm McKenzies statute labor he is also to lay out fifteen days work with join(?) division in opening and making the road from from Jacob Platts to the Village of Hallowell - done 22 Ira Browns Division is from the front of the 8th Concession to the rear of the same, to open the new road laid out by D. Hare, also the allowance for road in the rear of 3d Concession, from the township line halfway to Soup harbour 23 James Ingalls Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to the Ontario, including half the road to James Ketchums 24 John C. Strikers Division is from Samson Strikers east line to the center of the outlet bridge Including Salmon Point and the road to Normun Burlingham - work done 25th Valentine Ogdens division is from Isaac Scotts to William Darlings Including Wm. Scotts statute labor and one half the cross roads - work done 26th James McCoids Division is from the cross road at the church to T Brisbine & half the new road to Robert Johnsons - work done 27th John Blacks Division is from the school house at John Richards to David Youmans corner 28th John Scotts Jun Division is from Isaac Scott to the township line - also from Jacob Fralicks to the rear of John Scotts Snr and open the new over Page 25 - Janet Kellough road in front of the 3d concession to the township line 29th John Johnsons Division is from Robt Johnsons to John richards and to open half the new roads from said Johnsons to T Brisbane thence to the township line - done 30th Joseph Tewiligars Division is from west side of No 12 to the west side of No 6 thence to B. Simson line and from peter Taylors through to the Concession line All the returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the Seventh day of December next at the inn of DT Grahams Page 26 - Janet Kellough Township Meeting for Hallowell held at Duncan I.(?) Grahams Snr. the 6th Day of January 1834 The following Officers were Chosen Calvin Pier } Town Clerk sworn William Dougall} Town Warden sworn S Aaron Dougall} John Foster} Church Warden chosen by S John Young } Assessors sworn the parson David Orsar } Collector sworn Overseer of Highways & Fence Viewers 1 Isaac Fisher sworn 16 Caleb Williams Sworn 2 Joseph Johnson sworn 17 Henry Harris afd 3 Cory Spencer afd 18 Jonathan Miller sworn 4 Richard southard afd 19 Daniel Young Jun sworn 5 Samuel Wright sworn 20 Arthur Youmans Jun S 6 Obediah Cooper afd 21 Samuel Blakley Sworn 7 Joseph Warring affirmed 22 Ira Brown sworn 8 David M Hopkins Sworn 23 Benjamin Geroe sworn 9 Gideon Bowerman S 24 Barnard Danard sworn 10 Elias Beedal Sworn 25 David Kelly sworn 11 Moses White afd 26 Martinus Friar Sworn 12 Francis McDonald Sworn 27 John Black Sworn 13 John Osterhout Sworn 28 Benjamin Richards sworn 14 Joseph Waters sworn 29 William Vance sworn 15 Robert Clark sworn 30 John F Bowerman sworn Page 27 - Janet Raats Pound Keepers William Vance Sworn Abram Warren Sworn Richard Ferguson Sworn Joshua Hicks Reuben Burlingham John Johman Sworn David Youmans Sworn Valentine Ogden Sworn Jarvis Striker Sworn John Cronkhite Daniel Hare Sworn Josep Barker James Ingall Sworn Jesse Waters Sworn John Scott Jun Sworn Town Laws for the year 1834 1st Fences being four feet Eight Inches high and made of Sufficient materials shall be a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle and Sheep 2nd A fence being four feet high and having no Space Exceeding seven inches within two feet of the ground shall be a lawful fence against swine 3rd Horned Cattle are not to be Commoners untill the fifteenth April Next after that they may be Commoners untill townmeeting again 4th Horses Sheep and Swine Not Commoners 5th Any horned Cattle that is Known to be unruly or disorderly is no Commoner at any time 6th Any Boar Hog or Buck Sheep found running at large from the first day of April to the tenth day of November may be Altered at the risque of the Owner [Transcribers Note: The following is written in much smaller paler script and crowded into the bottom of the page-names are not clear.] At a Special Session held at Garrett Strikers in Hallowell the 18th March [Transcriber’s Note: ink blot covers the first two digits of the year.] 34 the road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their warrants issued ? Wash burn} ? Hubbs ??????} Page 28 - Janet Raats ??1st Isacie Fishers Division is from Abram Rattan East line to the centre of Hallowell bridge and one half of all Cross roads including the road leading from the main road to Reynolds Settlement --- work Done in full 2nd Joseph Johnsons division is from the east end of Hallowell bridge up past the Court house to the Church and thence to the Centre of the bridge at William Johnsons including half the Cross roads---work Done in full 3rd Cary Spencers division is from the Township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Backus Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and half of all cross roads---Work done in full 4th Richard Southards Division is from John Tewilegars east line to Stephen Fergusons place thence to Freebarn Clarks with half of all cross roads – Work all done 5th Samuel Wrights Division is from the Township line near Abram Laziers to John Teweligars east line with half of all cross roads—work done in full 6th Obediah Coopers Division is from where Thomas Morgans old house stood to Stephen Bowermans east line including the road from John Bulls through to the Concession and the road from the main road to Cunninghams point and half of all Cross roads warrant extended to 1st Monday Jan. 1835 work done in full Jan 5 1835 7th Joshua Warrings Division is from John Johnsons East line to John Coopers house including Ben J. Simpsons place warrant extended to 1st Monday Jan. 1835 work Done except 17/6 8th David W. Hopkins division is from C Backus wharf including C Backus and L P Mcpherson to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge thence up the Vilage to G Strikers east line including the back Streets and half the Cross streets and half the road to Wm. Zerns and to [Transcribers Note: next three words illegible] Statute Labour on the from the east end Hallowell bridge to D B Mills Barn. Page 29 - Janet Raats 9th Gideon Bowermans Division is from G Strikers east line and Dact Austins east line on both sides of the Street to John Johnsons east line and from A Wendins red Stone to the Centre of the long Bridge near William Johnsons Barn and the road in rear of the third Concession of the Military tract from the red Stone aforesaid back---Work done in full Dec 1834 10th Elias Beedes division is from George Munroes house to the township line by the way of Daniel Leavens also along the concession to the west Side of Lot No15---work done in full 11th Moses Whites Division is from the west side of lot No 15 to the township line and half the Cross Road by Gilbert Dorlands work done in full 12th Francis MC Donald Division is from Stephen Bowermans east line to John Trumpours east line including Half of all Cross roads-Work done in full 13th John Osterhauts Division is from John Trumpours east line to the road on the Township line with half the last mentioned road and half of all other Cross roads--- 14th Joseph Waters Division is from David Orsans corner to the Corner between Lots No 11 & 12 and thence one half of the Cross roads-Extended to 1st Mon Jan. 1835-work Done 15 Robert Clarks division is from the west side of lot No 5 to the township line and half of all Cross roads—Work all done by R. Clark Page 30 - Janet Raats 16th Caleb Williams Division is from James Barkers to John Coopers thence to the line between Charles Sailors and Peter Martins then from John Coopers to the new road leading from Henry Harris’ to Hallowell Vilage including Joseph Barkers & Samuel Knoxons Statute Labour work done in full 17th Henry Harris division is from the line between Charles Saylor & Peter Martin, to west point with half the Cross roads and half the new road leading from Henry Harris to Hallowell Vilage work done in full 18th Jonathan Millers Division is from the east line of of Lot No 16 thence to lake Ontario and across the beach to the centre of the Outlet bridge Also the road past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and one half of all cross roads- in his division work don in full 19th Daniel Youngs Division is from the Corner at Winett William both Roads through to William Johnson Barn on to the Bridge near there and across the Swamp to the top of the Hill on No 22 & 23 Military tract work done in full 20th Arthur Youmans Division is from the Corner at Winett William to Jacob Fralicks house including the road in front of Owen MC Mahan farm and also the road leading past D Youman to where the road leading from Winitt Williams intersects it extended to 1st Monday Jan 1835 21st Samuel Blakely Division is from Jonathan Fralicks house to Jarvis Strikers house also to the rear of of Daniel Rellys farm work don in full. Page 31 Doug Smith 22nd Ira Browns Division is from the township line to corner at William Huyek’s and one half of all crossroads 23 Benjamin Geracs Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to Lake Ontario including half the road to James Ketchum and the road leading past the Light house laid by Daniel Hare 24 Barnard Danards Division is from Sampson Strikers east line to the centre of the Outlet Bridge thence from the southwest side of James McNutts farm on a strait line to about the centre of Lot No 24 thence on a strait line (near where the old road now is) to a pair of Bars in front of Richard Jenks house Also the allowance for Road between the first and second Concesssions across Lots No 16 17 & 18 till it intersects the the Conc road leading from Jonathan Fergusons back 25 David Rellys Division is from Isaac Scotts to the school house thence to west corner at Lot No 14 in the second Concession and half of Cross Roads Work done in full 1834 26 Martinus Bryans? Division is from the cross road at the Church to Patrick Brisbans and half the new road through to the road leading by Robert Johnsons – work done in full 27 John Blacks Division is from the corner where old school house stood at John Richards to David Youmans corner ― Page 32 Doug Smith 28th Benjamin Richards Division is from Abram Putneys Blacksmith Shop to the township line thence from Jonathan Fralicks house to to the rear of John Scott Jun. Farm – and to work the new road in front of the 3rd Concession to the township line south side East lake 29 William J Nance Division is from Robert Johnsons to John Richards and half of all Conc road Work all done Jany 5th 1835 30 John I Bowerman Division is from west side No 12 to the west side No 5 thence to B Simpsons line and Peter Taylors through to the Concession line - All the Returns to be made to the Commissioners of Highways on Saturday the Eighth day of December Next at the Inn of Garret Striker C Pier T C At a Special Session held at Garrett Strikers on July 15th 1834 James Dougall } David N Stevens } Esq Thomas Nash } Were present and Decided that the road leading from Patrick Brisbans to William Currys Confirmd by the Court last April Sessions should be opened by Statute Labour Sessions Adjourned by order of the Court to Friday the 18th July inst 1834 Calvin Pier Town Clerk Page 33 Doug Smith Joseph Johnson returned his Warrant and work all done this Dec 1834 C Pier T. C. Received from Joshua Warring 17 / 6 to be handed over to the path master for the same division for the year 1835 Calvin Pier TC Paid over to the Commissioners 17 / 6 Calvin Pier Paid to in to the hands of Benjamin Hubbs the value of three days work certified by Joseph Waters Road Master Received by me for the Hallowell Bridge D B Stevenson Received from Calvin Pier Town Clerk Seventeen Shillings and six pence being the amount receved by him from Joshua Warring for the purpose of the Hallowell [signed] D B Stevenson contractor Page 34 Doug Smith Township Meeting for Hallowell held at Garret Strikers Inn the 5th day of January 1835 The following Officers were chosen Calvin Pier } Town Clerk Sworn John N Young } Sworn and Assessors David Orser } Sworn David Orser } Collector Sworn Fence Viewers 1st John H Young Sworn 10th Joseph J Johnson 2nd Dyer Platt Sworn 11th Abram Warring Sworn 3rd Bela Johnson 12th David S Conger Sworn 4th Benjamin Gerac 13th Thomas Morgan 5th William Bently 14th Caleb Williams Sworn 6th James Spencer 15th William Cunningham Affd 7th John Murney Sworn 16th Daniel Leavens 8th William Curry Sworn 17th David Canger Sworn 9th James Mc Coia Sworn 18 William Young Town Wardens Calvin Pier Sworn John Foster Chosen by the Parson Overseers of Highways 1st John Stanton Sworn 8th Francis Mitchell Sworn 2nd Joseph Johnson Sworn 9th Nicholas H Davis Sworn 3rd David Goldsmith 10th Elias Beedle Sworn 4th William Foster Sworn 11th John R Marden Sworn 5th Abram Lazier Sworn 12th Josiah Bull Sworn 6th Cory S Bull Sworn 13 William Stinson Sworn 7th William Southard Sen Affd 14 Joseph Water Sworn Page 35 – Carm Foster
Pound Keepers
Town Laws for the year 1835 are as follows 1st Fences to be the same as last year 2nd Fence the Same as last year – 3d Horned Cattle the same as last year not to be Commoners untill the fifteenth of April next After that they may be Commoners till Town Meeting again 4th Horses Hogs and Sheep not Commoners 5th Any horned Cattle that is Known to be unruly or disorderly is no Commoners at any time 6 Any Boar, Hog found Roamming at large from the 1st day of April to the tenth day of November may be attered? At the risqe of the Owner Page 36 – Carm Foster At a Special Session was held at Garret Strikers Inn in the township of Hallowell on Saturday the 21st March 1835 the following Commissoners were presant
The Road masters were appointed to work the following divisions and their Warrants Issued 1st John Stanton,s Division is from Abram Rattans East line to the Centre of Hallowell Bridge and one half of all Cross Roads Includind the road leading from the main road to Reynolds Settlement 2nd Joseph Johnson Division is from the east end of Hallowell Bridge up past the Court house to the Church thence to the Centre of the Log Bridge at William Johnsons and half of all Cross roads Returned work all completed 3d David Goldsmith Division is from the township line at Peter Laziers to Charles Bockers Inn Including the road to Cory Spencers Wharf and half of all Cross Roads 4th William Foster Division is from John Tewilegars east line to Stephen Ferguson place thence to where Freeborn Clark formerly liv,d with half of all Cross Roads William Foster Returned work all done Page 37 – Carm Foster 5th Abram Lazier Division is from the township line near Abram Lazier to John Tewiligars east line with half of all the Cross Roads 6 Cory S Bull Division is from where Thomas Morgans old house stood to Stephen Bowermans east line Including the road from John Bulls throug to the Concession and the road from the main Road to Cunninghams point and half of all Cross roads Except the concession road east of Stephen Bowermans east line Return,d Work all Completed 7th Nov 1835 7th William Southard Division is from John Johnsons East line to John Coopers house Including Benjamin Simpson Returned all Work done 8th Francis Mitchell Division is from Charles Bockers wharf Including C Bockers and L P McPherson to the east end of Hallowell Bridge then up the vilage to Garrett Strikers east line Including the Back Streets and half the Concession road leading to William Yerxs Return,d work all Completed 7th 1835 9th Nicholas H Davis Division is from Garrett Strikers east line to John Johnsons east line and the back Street from Stuart Wilson past the Chapel to the main street and from A Werdens red Store to William Johnsons Barn and one half of the ridge road Also twenty days Labour on the hill near John Youngs Page 38 – Carm Foster 10th Elias Beadle [Transcribers note: The surname of Elias might also be Bedell] Division is from George Munroe house to the township line by the way of Daniel Leavens also along the Concession to the west side of Lot No 15 Returned work all Completed 11th John R Morden Division is from the west side Lot No 15 to the township line and half the Cross Road by Gilbert Dorlands 12th Josiah Bull Division is from Stephen Bowerman east line Including the whole of the Concession road between Stephen & Josiah Bowerman to John Trumpour east line and half of all Cross roads – Returnd Work all done 13th William Stinsons Division is from John Trumpours east line to the road on the township line with half the last mentioned road and half of all Cross roads Returnd Work all done 14th Joseph Waters Division is from David Orsers Corner to the corner between Lots No 11 and 12 and to open the cross road Leading between Lots No 12 & 13 in the third Concession Military tract and lay out not Exceeding three days Labour on the last described road and one half of all cross roads 15th William B Leavens Division is from the west Side of Lot No 5 to the township line and the whole of the cross road leadind past Wm Returnd work all done Page 39 – Carm Foster 16th Havelan Hubbs Division is from James Barkers to John Coopers thence to the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin then from John Coopers to the new road leading from Henry Harris to Hallowell vilage Including Joseph Barker and Samuel Noxon, Statute Labour Returnd work all Completed 7th 1835 17th Joshua Hicks Division is from the line between Charles Saylor and Peter Mastin to west point and half the Cross roads and half the road leading 18th James Cooper Division is from the east line of lot No 16 to lake Ontario thence across the beach to the Centre of the outlet Bridge also the cross road leading past Amos Hubbs to the ridge road and half of all Cross roads Returnd work all done 19th Jacob Platts Division is from the Corner at Winett Williams to William Johnsons Barn by the way of the youman road and from the top of the hill near John Young across the Swamp to Winett Williams Jacob Platt – Returnd work all Completed 7th 1835 20th David Youmans Division is from Winett Williams Corner to the lane leading to Joseph McCaws and also the road leading past David Youmans to where the road leading from Winett Williams intersects it Returnd work all done Page 40 – Carm Foster 21st Charles Williams Division is from the lane leading from Joseph McCaws to Jarvis Strikers house also the road past Daniel Kellys to the School house Return,d work all Completed 22nd Thomas Dulmadge Division is from the township line to the Corner at William Huycks place and half of all cross roads 23d Platt Huyck Division is from the rear of John Scotts farm to Lake Ontario and half the road to James Ketchums and the road Leading past the light house laid out by Daniel Hare 24 Samuel Badgley Division is from Jarvis Strikers east line to the Centre of the outlet Bridge thence from the south west Side of James McNutts farm on a straight line to about the Centre of lot No 24 thence on a straight line to a pair of bass in front of Richard Jenks also the allowance for road between the first and second Concession across Lots No 16. 17 & 18 till it intersects the cross road leading from Jonathan Ferguson,s back 25th James Ketchum Division is from Isaac Scotts to the School house thence to the west Corner of lot No 14 in the second Concession and half of all Cross roads Including Isaac Scotts Labour Page 41 – Carm Foster 26th Thomas McCrady Division is from the Catholic Church to to the episcopal Church thence to Patrick Brisbans thence on the road leading Past Patrick McFadden to the township line Returnd work all done 27th William Sniders Division is from the Corner where the old Schoool house stood near John Richards to David Youmans Corner Returnd work all Complete 28th William Scott Division is from Putneys Blacksmith Shop to the township line, thence from William Ogden house to the rear of John Scotts Jun farm and to work the new road in front of the third concession to the township line south side east Lake 29th William Currys Division is from the Centre of Ira Spaffords lot to John Richards and to do ten days labour on the new road leading past James McCradys to Patrick Brisbans Returnd work all Completed 30th Vincent Bowerman Division is from the west side No 12 to the west side No 5 to B Simpons line and from Peter Taylors through to the Concession line Returnd work all Completed All the returns to be made the first Satturday in November Next at ten Oclock in the forenoon Calvin Pier TA Page 42 – Carm Foster At a special Session held at Garret Strikers Inn in Hallowell on the 7th day of November 1835 Commissioners presant – David B. Stevenson √ David Stinson √ Joseph Johnson Complainant VS William Hughes Joseph Johnson sworn says that he warn,d him as the Law directs and that he neglected to work – Judgement 3 days work to be done next week No Cost John Stanton Complainent VS David B Hill Def Adjourned until Next Saturday at ten Oclock forenoon – Road Session adjourned until next Saturday 14th November At a Special Session held by adjournment on Saturday 14 Nov 1835 Commissioners presant D. B. Stevenson William Dougal Nicholas Davis Complainant VS George Gray Nicholas Davis sworn says he warnd the said George Gray as the law directs and he neglected to work one day Judgment – 5/- Nicholas Davis Complainant VS Heman Spafford Nicholas Davis sworn says he warnd him to work that he was entitled to do 3 days and that he did but one Settled by work Judgement 1d Page 43 Doug Smith Nicholas Davis Complainant Vs A N Allen Nicholas Davis Sworn Says that he warnd A N Allen to work as the law directs and that he neglected so to do that he was liable to work 5 days Judment 25/ ― Page 44 Doug Smith Township Meeting held ar Garrett Strikers Inn on William Rorke was chosen Chairman The following Officers were Chosen Calvin Pier } Township Clerk Swrn James McDonald } Swrn George Munroe } Commissioners Swrn Abram Lazier } Swrn David Orsar } Collector Swrn Moses Carnahan } Assessor Fence Viewers Swrn Wilson Bently James McCoid Sen x Swrn Daniel leavens David S Conger Swrn Thomas Morgan x Samuel Carman Sen x Swrn Bela Johnson x Sworn Daniel Hare x Swrn James P Soencer William Foster x Swron Havelan Hubbs x Affd John Fain Swrn Swrn William Curry Gilbert Dorland Affd Swrn Abram Warren John Murney x Swrn Swrn William Johnson x S Parmenis Sprague Swrn Swrn BenJamin Ellison Jun T Con Page 45 Doug Smith Overseer of Highways 1st William Vance Swrn 2nd Henry Spafford Swrn 23rd Amos Hubbs x Affd 3rd x Peter Lazier x Swrn 24th John Young x Swrn 4th Jonathan Vincent Swrn 25th David Youmans x Swrn 5th Nicholas Lazier Swrn 26th Charles Williams x Swrn 6th Alex McDonald Swrn 27th Soloman Spafford x Swrn 7th Cornelius Bowerman Affd 28th James Wormsley Swrn 8th x Aaron Dougall x Swrn 29th Platt Huyck Swrn 9th x Charles Backus x Swrn 30th Thomas Max x Sworn 10th Heman Spafford x Swrn 31st Peter Eckert x Swrn 11th John Vancleaf Swrn 32nd William Rankin x Swrn 12th Reuben Burlingham Swrn 33rd David kelly Swrn 13th Peter McFall x Swrn 34th William Reed x Swrn 14th David Stinson x Sworn 35th James Malholand Swrn 15thPeter Cronk Affirmd 36th Joseph Snider Swrn 16th Gershem Vincent Swrn 37 John Williams Swrn 17th Arthur Branscomb Swrn 38th Jonathan Fralick x Swrn 18th Charles Saylor x Swrn 39 William J Vance Swrn 19th Dyer Platt x Swrn 40 Eliphalet Leavens x Swrn 20th Hazelton Spencer Swrn 41st William Snider Picton Swrn 21st Guy H Young x Swrn 42 BenJ Elison Jun T Con Sworn 22nd John Morgan x Swrn 43 Richard Southard x Affd Pound Keepers Joseph Baker appointed by Commissioner Swr 1st David B Hill Affd 10th Rhinard Post x Swrn 2nd Richard Russel x Swrn 11th Isaih Tubbs Swrn 3rd 4th Ira Spafford Swrn 14 David Kelly Swrn 5th William Ogden Swrn 15th David Congar Swrn 6th John Miller Swrn 16 James Barker Affd 7th Dyer Ogden Swrn 17 Moses Walters Swrn 8th John Fair Swrn 18 Isaac Scott Swrn 9th Dana Hartford Swrn 19th Joseph Reynolds Swrn Page 46 Doug Smith Town Laws to be Observd for 1836 are as follows 1st Resolv,d That any fence being four feet Eight inches high and made of sufficient Materials shall be deem,d a lawful fence against horses horned Cattle and Sheep 2nd Resolved That any fence being four feet high and having no space exceeding seven Inches within two feet of the ground shall be deem,d a lawful fence against Swine 3rd Resolv,d That all horned Cattle are free Commoners from the 15th of April until the first day of December after that period they shall not run at large under penalty of being impounded 4th Resolv,d that horses sheep and Swine are not allowed to run at large at any time under the penalty of being impounded 5th Resolv,d that any horned Cattle that is generally known to be unruly or disorderly are not to run at large at any time under aforsaid penalty of being impounded 6th Resolv,d that any Boar hog found running at large the owner shall pay a fine of ten Shillings 7th Resolv,d that any ram found running at large from the 10th of September untill the 10th of November the owner shall pay a fine of twenty Shillings Page 47 Doug Smith 8th Resolv,d that any stud horse found running at large over one and a half year old the owner shall pay a fine of twenty Shillings 9th Resolv,d that the Overseer of highways are required to Cut all the Burs in the highway in his division 10th Resolved that the next Township Meeting Shall be holden at the Court house in Picton Page 48 Doug Smith At the meeting of the Commissioners for the Township of Hallowell held at Garret Strikers Inn on Saturday, the 16th of January 1836 the Owners of highways were allotted the following divisions and their Warrants issued 1st William Nance Division is from Abram Rattans east line to the east end of Hallowell Bridge and the road leading to Reynolds Settlement to the township line ― 2nd Henry Spafford Division is from the turn of the road that leads to Youmans Mill on Lot No 9 – to a drain near Thomas Nashes and half of the road from Ira Spaffords to Green Bush ― 3 Peter Laziers Division is from the township line near Peter Laziers to Charles Backus Inn including the road to Cory Spencers wharf and one half of all Cross roads ― 4th Johnathan Vincent Division is from the east line of the Carnahan lot to Stephen Fergusons place then to Samuel Foster and one half of all cross roads Returned this 12th Nov 1836 – work all done 5th Richard Southard Division is from John Tewilgars east line to to the east line of the Carnahan lot and one half of all Cross roads ― Return made 6 July 1836 work done 6th Alexander MC Donald Division is from Josiah Bowermans west line to Jonathan Clark east line and to include the road to point M Page 49 Doug Smith 7th Cornelius Bowermans Division is from Jonathan Clark east line to William Southards west line and the road from Gilbert Weeks to the front of the 3rd Concession and the road to John Bulls Mill ― 8th Aaron Dougalls Division is from William Southards west line to Sherriff Bullocks west line ― 9th Charles Backus Division is from Elizabeth street to the west end of Hallowell Bridge thence to Backus Wharf and the cross road back to Samuel Wright and also thirty days statute labour on the road between Mrs Morelys Barn and the Hubbs Barn owned by D B Hill 10th Heman Spafford Division is from Elizabeth street to the west line of Sherriff Bulock thence on the Little Lake road to intersect the road beyond William Johnson Barn then the ridge road to Jacob Platts east line then the south side of lot A together with the Back street round by Stuart Wilsons and the Methodist Chappel This division is extended to open the road the whole length 11th John Vancleaf Division is from George Munroes to Joseph Bakers Corner and half the cross road leading past Wm 12th Reuben Burlinghams Division is from Jaoseph Bakers Corner to the township line past David Leavens also along the concession to the west side of Lot No 12 and all cross roads | 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| Page 98 – Carm Foster At the Annual Township Meeting held at Gilbert Weeks at Bloomfield On the first day January 1838 Daniel Hare Esqr Called to the Chair the following officers were Chosen Vis – Benjamin Hubbs} Township Clerk sw Benjamin Simson sw Charles Saylor } Commissioners sw David Stinson Esqr sw Thomas M Brown} Assessor sw Caleb Williams} Collecttor Fence Viewers
Overseers Of Highways
Page 99 – Carm Foster No 7 Robert Johnsons Division is from John Richards to the Centre of Ira Spafford Lot thence on the Road to the west line of James McCradys farm Special Order No 8 Josiah Bowrman Your Division is from your own west line to Jonathan Clarks East line and to incoude the Road to point M No 9 John P Williams Your Division is from your west line on the Main Road to to the East line of Aron Werden Lot and the Cross Road between Lots No 8 & Nine No 10 Reuben Burlingham Division is from Joseph Bakers Corners to the Township Line past Daniel Leavens and all Cross Roads and from hugh McDonalds to the west line Lot No 12 in 2nd Concession No 11 Winet Williams Division is from Nicolas Williams East line to the Bounds of the incorperation of the Town of No 12 John Stinson Juner Your Division is from Stephen Bowermans East line No 13 Joseph Turwilleger Your Division is from the East line of Lot No 11 to the west line of lot No 5 and half of all Cross Roads leading Back past Joseph Turwillegars and the Road leading past Eliphlet Leavens Page 100 – Carm Foster No 14 Nicholas Williams Division Division is from Daniel Young west line to Nicolas Williams East line and all the Cross Roads to the Rear of Gilbert Millers farm No 15 Willet Jackson Your Division is from the former line between Charles Saylor and Peter Maston thence to the South west line of Lot No 9 thence from Henry Harris to James Larkins place and half of all Cross Roads No 16 Thomas Warring Division is from Wm Sothards west line to the Limits of the Corporation of Picton No 17 John Turwilliger Your Division is from the west line of Elijah Orsers lot to the East line of John Turwillegar lot and from thence between Lots No 12 & 13 No 18 Ira Spafford Division is from the South line of Lot No 9 to the line between Johnson and the Rev Wm McCauley and half the Lenth of Ira Spaffords farm No 19 George Monro Your Division is from his place to Joseph Bakers Corner and half the Road Leading to Wm Clarks No 20 Wm Blakeley Division is from the West Side of Lot No 12 to the Township Line and half the Cross Road past Willet Dorlands No 21 Jessee Orser Division is from Joseph Orser Corner to the line between Lot No 11 and 12 and the half of all Cross Roads Page 100a – Carm Foster [Image missed and added in this place]
Pound Keepers
1st It was Resolved Unanomusly By the Meeting that the Twonship Laws be the Same as last Year 1837 2nd Resolved that the Next Annual Township Meeting be held at Bloomfield at the House of Gilbert Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carm Foster [Image missed and added in this place] At the Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held at the House of Gilbert Weeks on the third Saturday of January 1838 to allot the path Masters their divisions where the following Divisions were alloted and their Warrents issued Commissioners present Benjamin Simpson Charles Saylor David Stinson 1st John Brown Division is from Abraham Retans East Line the Bounds of the Corporation of Picton and the Road to Reynolds Settlement to the Township Line 2nd John Kervia Division is from the front of the 4th Concession and through to the Lake Shore to Garratt & Clutes place 3rd John Cooper Disivion is the Main Road at James Barkers to the Ridge Road and from the line between Charles Saylors and Peter Mastons to the Main Road at Thomas Morgan including the Statute Labour of Samuel Noxen James Barker or Joseph Barker and the Carnahan Estate No 4th David Williams Your Division is from the South East line of Lot No 9 to west point and along the point to Daniel McDonalds west Line and half the Cross Roads and to the Sand Banks to the Lake Shore No 5 Peter Lazier Division is from the Township Line at Sophres Burgh to the Corporation Bounds of Picton and half the Cross Roads No 6 James Mcquaid Division is from the East of the Cross way Near Pat Brisbans to the Corporation Bounds to James McCradys west line also to the Township Line that Leads past Pat McFadden also the Road that Leads past Wm Nelson place to the Township line and the Government allowance Between Gore K and the first Concession Page 101 - Judy Andrus Toporcer No 22 Wm Clarks Junor Division is from the west line of Lot No 5 to the Township line and half the cross Roads leading past Wm Clarks No 23 Henry Coopers Division is from the Rear of Gilbert Millers farm to the Ridge Road then along the Ridge road from Jacob Platts East line to James C Larkins including Larkins Statute labour No 24 Nathaniel Parks Division is from the East line of Lot No 49 along the Township line to the East to the East line of Lot No 39 including all between the limits of Hallowell No 25 William Yerx Division is from John Terwilligar East line to the Township line and one half the Cross Road leading to Congers No 26 Silas Dyer Division is from Daniel Youngs west Line to lake Ontario thence across the Beach to the Center of the outlet Bridge then from John Morgans to Daniel McDonalds East line and half the cross Roads No 27 Peter Eckert Division is from Richard Jenks to the East line of Lot No 19 and the Road across the Beach to the Center of the Out Let No 28 David Moore Division is from the Center of No 11 in front of the 4th Concession to the shore of lake Ontario and from the light House to Donald Henderson half of the Road to James Ketchum and the Road to Clarke[lake??] point and to open the Road in the Concession from the corner to Mr[?] Ingles in the 4th Concession Page 102 - Judy Andrus Toporcer Josiah Bowerman In addition to No 8 you are hereby required to work all the cross Roads Leading from the front Road to the second Concession Road between the Military Tract and lot No 18 in addition to the Division in your Warrant 1st concession No 29 William Scotts division is from John Scotts corner to Whitman Elsworth corner and all Roads within said limits No 30 Jonathan Fralick Division is from Wm Ogden to the front of John Scotts Junor lot and then from from [sic] Bentleys Corner to the Township line No 30 Samuel Yerwood Division is from Putneys Black Smith Shop to James Scotts East line including James Scotts Statute Labour No 31[?] Daniel Vanclief Division is from the Corner of Wm Hughs to the Township line and half the Cross Road between the 4th and second Concession No 32 Miles Slavin Division is from the corner where the olde School House stood[?] near John Richards to David Youmans corner also the Road from the Township line to the Monument at No 9 No 33 Samuel Mencken [?] Division is from the front of John Scotts lot to the Rear of the2nd Concession thence to the Township Line and from Wm Scotts corner half way to the New Road and to include half the Page 103 - Judy Andrus Toporcer No 34 Edward Dulmadge Division is from the Center of East Creek Bridge to Jarvis Strikers and then past Daniel Kellogs to the School House No 35 Dyer Stanton Division is from the East Line of Lot No 19 to Jarvis Strikers East Line also the cross Road between Lot No 16 and 17 also the Cross Road between Lots 18 and 19 then the Concession Road from 14 to 19 and from thence to the Lake Shore No 36 Samuel Foster? Division is from the line between Elijah Orser [?] and Wm Foster and around the Gore to Where Thomas Bowerman lived and half the Cross Road out to Joseph Turwilligers No 37 James Ketchum Division is from McBrides [?] Black Smith Shop to the west corner of Lot No 14 then from the School House to the Rear of No 12 thence across the Rear of No 11 in Rear of Second Concession No 38 Sheldon Spafford Division is from the Center of East Creek Bridge past David Youmans to the turn of the Road at Lot No 9 then down the Road to Winet [?] Williams then past Aurther Youmans until it intersects the other road No 39 John Trumpours Division is from your East line to the Road at the Township line and half of the last Mentioned Road and half of all Cross Roads in your Division Page 104 - Judy Andrus Toporcer [Page needs to be rephotographed to be read.] Page 105 - Judy Andrus Toporcer Pound Keepers Fees and Duty It is ordered by the Commissioners Benjn Simson that the following fees be taken by {Charles Saylor all Pound Keepers for the Year 1838} David Stinson Seven pence halfpenny for feeding horses and horned Cattle 24 hours with 14 lbs of hay Each animal One penny halfpenny for feeding calves or sheep 24 hours with 18 lbs of hay for every Six Sheep or calves One penny per head for feeding swine for every 24 hours and to feed them with one point [?] of peas or corn and Sufficent water Pound Keepers fees for impounding for Each horse Cow or Bull For Each Sheep Calf or hog Four pence currency Pound Keepers fees Advertising Each Sale two Shillings and Six pence Currency And for Each Sale two Shillings and Six pence currency January 1838 Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Page 106 - Lorne Shunk Pound Keepers Divisions Prijnius???? Post Your Division is from is from the Township line from Abraham Lizears and to Peter Lizears from thence to the Bounds of the Corperation and through the the 2nd Concession to John Terwilligers including the Whole of the 1st Concession Joseph Barker Your Division is from the East line of Lot No 18 in the 3rd Concession of the N.T. to the South line of Lot No 17 in the first Concession North of West Lake and from George Mann west line of Lot No 4 in the Second Concession of the M.T. Also the Road past John Coopers to East Creek Bridge also the Road past Daniel Morgans to the East end of 1st Concession M.T. John Osterhout Your Division is from the west line of Lot No 17 in the 1st Concession North of West Lake to Wellenton and to include the 2nd Concession from the Township line to Lot No 9 John Vanclief Your Division is from Lot No 8 in the second Concession going East to the East of said Concession to include gore E and the 2nd Concession M.T. and to the East line of Lot No 3 in the said Concession David Kelley Your Division is from Bentleys Corner to the Road between Lot No 11 and 12 to take Nine only what Belongs to the 1st Concession South of East Lake Joseph Terwilligar Your Division is from the west line of Lot No 1 in the 3rd Concession M.T. to the East Lone of Lot No 17 in said Concession Isach Tubs Your Division is from East Creek Bridge to west point and Round the Point to Gore I William Foster Division is from Johnn Terwilligars East Line Round the Gore to Thomas Bowermans John Spencers Your Division is from is from the west side of Gore I Along the 1st Concession North of East Lake to the Corner of the Road at Vinet Williams to include in said Concession in said Limits Page 107 - Lorne Shunk Jacob Fralick Your Division is from Joseph Badgley Your Division is from Plaft Huyke Your Division to include the 4th Concession from the East line of Lot No 9 to Lous Harbour and the whole of the 5 Concession Edward Gipson Your Division is from the 3rd Concession including said Concession and the whole of the 4th Concesssion to the Township line to Lot No 9 and to include all within said Limits Vallentine Ogden Your Division Robert Johnsons Division is to Include Gore K and L and the second Concession North of Black River and the first Concession East of the Caring place David B. Hills Division is from the Township line at Abraham Ratans to the incorperation of Picton including all in said first Porcession? in said limits Thomas Morgans Division is from Benj Simsons On the Main Road to incorperation Picton in the 2nd Concession To Joseph Terwilligars and all within said limits Page 108 - Lorne Shunk Barnard Daynard Division is to include all Salmon Point and Louss Harbour until it intersects other Division East of East Lake Alexander McDonald Division is from Lot No 17 to Benj’m Simsons and on the point including all within limits on the Frances Noble Division 21 Samuel Blakeley Division is from the west line of Lot No 9 in the first Concession South side of East Lake to McNist ???? including all within said Limits Page 109 - Lorne Shunk Et a meeting of the Board of Commissioners held at Gilbert Hicks Inn on Saturday the 3rd February for the perpose of Examing the persons that Neglected to take the oaths of Office as the Law Directs Summones ????? issued Commissioners Present Benj’n Simson Charles Saylor David Stinson Wm Scott appeared took the Oath and Agreed to pay the Cost fine remited???? John Brown Appeared took the Oath proceedings discontinued Daniel Vanclief Appeared took the Oath proceedings discontinued Jonathan Fralick appeared took the oath proceedings discontinued Samuel Yerwood apeared took the No further proceedings Niles Slavins appeared took the oath No further proceedings Edward Dulmage appeared took the oath No further proceedings Samuel Minacar appeared took the oath No further proceedings Dyer Stantins appeared too the oath No further proceedings And all the above Named persons discharged from paying Any Fine February 3rd 1831 Benj Hubbs Town Clerk Page 110 Doug Smith Adjourned At An Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held at Gilbert Weeks on the 27th January 1838 for the further purpose of alloting the Road Masters their divisions Commissioners Present Benj Simson Charles Saylor David Stinson Send Summons where Issued for the following persons for not attending to take the Oath of Required by Law John Brown Samuel Mincker Wm Scott Dyer Stanton Samuel Yarwood Johnathon Fraleck Edward Deilmedge Daniel Vanclief Miler Slaven on the complaint of Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk At a meeting of the Commissioners held at Gilbert Weeks March 21st 1838 on the complaint of Thomas Brown Assessor Vs David B Hill Commissioners Prensent David Stinson Esq Binjn Simson Settled by the partys Cost paid to Stephen Bull 3 / 8 June 1st 1838 Credit Dtr Township of Hallowell in Account With Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Credit by Cash oaid for 1837 2 9 6 June Dtr to Cash paid 20th1838 Master 10 / for fine John Hyat ,, 10 ,, June 15th 10 / Paid Cash John C Williams fine of Hezzikiah Jones Credit for ,, 10 ,, the fine I paid over Myself ,, 10 ,, Credit for Cash 5 / fine Hugh McDonald ,, 5 ,, H. B Hyats fine is included in the 3 4 6 Money I Received fron C. Pire June 25thDtr to Cash paid John 2 10 ,, Cooper June 26thReuben Burlingham 5 ,, Carnahan Estate Compounded 3 15 0 For Statute Labour 1 ,, ,, ,, 9 6 Balance Paid over ₤ ,, 9 6 4 4 6 Page 111 Doug Smith September Balance in favour of the Township 1st1838 Brought Over ,, 9 6 Received from D. B. Stevenson Esq fine from John Jones Selling liquor without a Licence 7 14 3 Received from D. B. Stevenson Esq fine from Joseph Redmond for Do Do 5 8 9 Received from D. B. Stevenson Esq fine from Wm Scott & J. Read assalt 1 15 0 Received from D. B. Stevenson Esq fine from H Spafford for assult ,, 10 ,, fine from J. D. for Swaring ,, 2 ,, Sept 19th paid Hnry Brisben for turnpikeing 48 Rods of Road 2 11 2 paid John Osullivin for turnpikeing 58 Rods of Road 2 19 2 Oct 1st paid James Sullivin for diging Stumps leveling Road 1 4 ,, Oct 10th paid Isaac Scott to lay out on his Division of Road 1 15 Nov 12 paid Ira Brown for Job on the Road P Lake 10 Dec 1st paid Winet Williams for 32 ¾ Days Work on the Road leading from Picton to P Lake 6 10 8 Jan 5th John Williams paid 1 ,, ,, 15 10 ,, Of Commutation Money from T. Morgan 16 19 6 Jan 7th 1839 Balance due the ₤ 1 9 6 I do hereby Certify the above Account is a true coppy Benj Hubbs Township Clerk Hallowell Jan 7th 1839 Page 112 Doug Smith At the Annual Township Meeting According to publick Notice held at Gilbert Weeks at Bloomfield the seventh day of January 1839 Daniel Hare Esq Being Called to the Chair the following officers where Chosen Vis I Benjn Hubbs do sincerely promis and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Township Clerk for the Township of Hallowell for the Current year 1839 [sign] Benjn Hubbs Township Clerk I Henry A Johnson do sincerely promis and declare I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties od assessor for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1839 [sign] Henry A Johnson Benjn Hubbs T. Clerk I Caleb Williams do sincerely promis and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duries of Collecttor for the Twonship of Hallowell for the Current year 1839 [sign] Caleb Williams Benj Hubbs T. onship Clerk We whoes Names are hereunto Subscribed do Severally and individually Sincerely promis and declare that Each of Us [All names below are actual signatures as written by the individuals] Henry Werden Hen Warren William Reed Philip Clark Aa Werden Eliphalet Leavens William Stinson Joseph Reynolds Ganet Van gesarr? Robert Johnston Ahen Stephens Nathan M Lassc? James Thompson D. B. Hill ?hu ? Ketchum Elias Bedal Caleb Hyatt Joshua Hicks Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Elias Werden William Rankin Abejah? Spafford Page 113 Doug Smith Whose Names are hereunto We [All names below are actual signatures as written by the individuals] James Stricker Jonathan Vincent William McKenzie Joseph Reynolds Arthur Elsworth Benjn Simpson James Beaty Thomas Stinson John his + mark Daynard David Conger Thomas Clark Josiah Brunscombe Wilson Bentley John Cooper Silvanus Pettet David Kelly William Young Duncan N Graham David P. Conger Nathaniel Parks David Youmans Moses C Walters John Mc Sicein? Riche Glare Peter German Benjn Hubbs Township James McQuaid Clerk Wm Young James his X mark Troin William Curry Wm Southard E Y Cunningham Elisha Cole Antoni Houghly D Jacob Platt Joseph Johnson Francis his X mark Godwin James P Spencer John Scott Junr William W Cunningham John Murrey Page 114 – Margaret Sharon We whose Names are hereunto subscribed do severally and individually sincerely promis and declare that Each of us will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Town Wardeans for the Township of Hallowell for the current year 1839 [original signatures follow] David Conger Charles Saylor Guy H Young We whose Names are hereunto subscribed do severally and individually sincerely promis and declare that Each of us will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Township of Hallowell for the current year 1839 [original signatures follow] William Tubbs Willet C Dorland Isaac Bedal David Kilby W.I. Vance Aaron D. Dougall Abrm Lazier Samuel Carman Resolved unamously [sic] that the Township Laws Remain the same as they where in the Years of 1837 and 1838 Resolved that the Next Township Meeting be held at Town Laws to be observed for 1839 are as follows 1st Resolved that any fence being four feet Eight Inches high and Made of Sufficient Material shall be deamed a Page 115 – Margaret Sharon Lawful fence against horses horned Cattle and Sheep 2nd Resolved that any fence being four feet high and Not to Exceede a space of seven inches from the ground two feet high Shall be deamed a lawful fence against Swine 3rd Resolved that all horned Cattle are free Commoners from the 15 April until the 1st Day of December after that period they shall not run at large under the penalty of being impounded 4th Resolved that horses sheep and swine are not allowed to run at large at any time under the penalty of being impounded 5th Resolved that any horned Cattle that are generally known to be unruly or disorderly are not allowed to run at large at any time under the penalty of being impounded 6th Resolved 7th Resolved that any Ram found runing at large from the 10th day Sept until the 10th day November the owner shall pay a fine of twenty shillings 8th Resolved that any stud horse found runing at large over one year and a half olde the owner shall pay a fine of twenty shillings Page 116 – Margaret Sharon 9th Resolved Pound Keepers fees Seven pence halfpenny for feeding horses and latter 24 hours with 14lbs of hay Each animal with sufficient water for the same 2nd For feeding calves or sheep 24 hours with 24lbs hay for Every Sex [?] Sheep or Calves two pence per head 3rd For feeding Swine for Every 24 hours and to feed the [sic] with one and a half pint [?] of peas or corn and sufficient Water one penny halfpenny per head 4th Impounding for each horse ox cow or bull nine pence by per head 5th For each sheep calf or hog four pence per head 6th For advertising each sale two shillings and six pence by 7th For each sale two shillings and six pence Revised by the Town Wardens the above rules Hallowell April 20th 1839 Charles Saylor David Conger [?] Page 117 – Margaret Sharon Hallowell April 20th 1839 Path Masters Divisions in the Township No 17 Joseph Ronalds Division extends from the east line of Wm Yortons to the road across the front of David Vandusen lot and half the cross road between 12 & 13 third concession MG No 10 Wm Young Division extends from Moses Whites west line to Joseph Bakers No 39 David Congers Division extends from the east line of Lot No 10 to the road at the Township Line with half of all the cross roads in the first concession No 6 James McQuaid your Division is from the bounds of the Corporation of Picton to James No 4 Dunken P Graham your Division is from the south side of No 9 to Donalds east line along west point to the sand banks and half the cross roads Page 118 – Margaret Sharon No 30 Elisha Cole your Division extends from Charles Williams corner to James Scotts west line No 24 Wm Young East Lake your Division extends from the east line of your lot to the east line of Daniel [?] McDonalds across the sand banks to the bridge and the cross roads to the rear of the lots No 33 John Scott your Division extends at the corner between James Scotts and Bentleys through to Wm Scotts west line and the road between 4 and 5 across the 3rd concession and the road between the 2 and 3 concession to the Township Line east No 40 Frances McGoodchen [?] extends from Isaac Scotts corner to Mcanelly [?] east line No 13 Moses Walters your Division extends from the east line of No 4 to the west line of of Lot No 12 and the cross roads between No 6 & 7 to William Whites and the cross roads between 8 & 9 in the 3rd concession No 29 John McKibben your Division extends from Wm Scotts west line to Quakenbush east line and you to do ten days labour in the road across the third concession by David Moores No 23 Wm Southard Division commences at the rear of Gilbert Millers to the ridge road and from J Larkins west line to the east lake road along the ridge Page 119 – Margaret Sharon No 14 Jacob Platt your Division extends from the west line of Nicolas Williams past John Young to the line of the Town of No 38 David Youmans your division extends from Werret [?] Williams west line to No 39 David Kelley your division extends from the northeast line of lot No 10 on the base line between the 1 and 2 concession east of East Lake to the south west side of lot No 14 and on the road between lots No 1 & 12 through the second concession and also from east line of lot No 10 to the west line of lot No 12 on the line between the 2nd and 3rd concession No 41 James Straken [?] division extends from Stephen Whites east line including George Munro and John Thurkle to the turn of the road at Joseph Bakus [?] house and half the cross road leading to Wm Clarks No 28 Peter Gorman your division extends from the second concession road past David Moores and from G Quackenbush west line to the Light House also the oake point road also part of the 5th concession Page 120 – Margaret Sharon No 30 Wilson Bentley your division extends from Wm Ogdens house to the Township line towards Melford and from the school house to James Scotts corner including Wm Ogden and Widow Clark No 34 Wm McKenzie your division extends from the middle of No 22 Josiaha [?] Branscomb your division extends from from the west line of lot No 5 to the Township line near Wm B Leavens and half the cross road leading past Wm Clarks No 8 Elijah Y Cuningham your division extends from the east line of lot No 18 first con M.G. to Jonathan Clarks east line and the road to point M and the road leading from the front road to second concession M.G. No 31 Richard Hare division extends from the town line between the 3rd and 4 concession to the west side of lot No 10 No 12 Thomas Stinson your division is from Stephen Bulls west line to Stephen Bowermans east lline with half the cross road next to John Stinsons No 9 Benjm Simson division extends from John P Williams west line in the main road to the east line of Aron Wirdens [?] east line of Aron Werdens and the cross road between lot No 8 and 9 Page 121 – Margaret Sharon No 21 Thomas Clark your division extends Jessie Orsers corner to the road (between -- written above) of your lot and Joseph Waltes with half of the said road between your and said Walters No 3 John Coopers division extends from James Barkers at the No 2 James Beatey [?] division extends from the front of the 4th concession between lots No 4 and 5 through to the lake shore in rear of the 5th concession No 5 David S Pongor [?] division extends from the bounds of the Town of No 16 William Y Cuningham division extends from William Southards west line to the limits of the corporation No 24 Nathanel Parks division extends from the east line of lot No 49 along the concession line to the east side of lot No 39 including within the limits of Hallowell in your division No 32 James Irvins division extends from the corner where the school house formerly stood rear John Richards to David Youmans corner also the road from the Township line to the monument at No 9 Page 122 – Carm Foster No 27 John Daynard Division Extends from the East line of No 19 to Salmon point and the Road across the Beach to the Center of the Bridge at the Outlet No 35 James P Spencer Division Extends from the West Line of Jarvis Strikers to the East line of Lot No 19 also the No 15 Selvenus Pettet Division Extends from Charles Saylors former line to the west line of No 9 and from Henry Harris to James C Larkins west line North half the Cross Roads No 20 Antionne Cashzur? Division Extends from North Side of west Lake 2nd Con Commences from from the west Side of Lot No 12 to the Township Line and half the Cross past Willet Dorlands No 18 Joseph Johnsons Division Extends from from the West line of Winet to the line between yourself and the Rev Wm McCauley and half the Lenth of the Road to Ira Spaffords No 25 Daniel Peterson Division Extends from the West Line of David Vandusens to the Township Line a A Lazears including one half the Cross Road Leading between Washburn & Johnson and half the to the Methodist Meeting House at Congers No 1 John Murney Division Extends from the East Line of A. Ratons to the Bounds of Picton and the Road past R. Ronalds? to the Township line Page 123 – Carm Foster No 26 Aurther Elsworth Division Extends from the East line of Wm Young to the west Line of Nicolas Williams with half the Cross Roads and to perform 15 days of your Labour between Winet Williams and John Young No 7 Wm Currey Division Extends from John Richards to the Continuing? Of Ira Spaffords thence on the Road to the west line of James McCradys farm Page 124 – Carm Foster May 15th 1839 The Township of Hallowell in Account with Benjn Hubbs Township Clerk Credit Dt? By Cash on hand from 1838 1 9 6 June By Cash from David Stinson Esq- Collected Under Summerry Act 1 - - [The following line has been “x’d” out in such a manner as to make it unreadable] June 10th To Cash paid for Scraper for John Coopers division 2 - - June 12th I paid Wm Belnus? For diging Stump - 1 - Received from D. B. Stevenson Esq fine from Mr Wicot Selling Liquor 7 8 9 Do from Henry Duning fine for assult 1 10 0 Road Money from Last Year applied By the Magistrate in Sessions £ 15 15 8 July 19th To Cash paid Jacob Platt Road Master 15 15 8 for diging Stumps and leveling Road between Lots No 22 & 23 Second Concession Military Tract SeptReceived of David S Conger Road Master - 2 - Sept 3rd I Received 10/ fine from Mr Bailey fine for assult -10 - I Received 5/ fine from Thomas J Bowrman for assult - 5 – £ 20-1-2 £ 17-16-8 17 16 8 Balance due the Township £ 2 4 6 Remaining in My hands at this Time January 6th 1840 Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Page 125 – Carm Foster at the Annual Township Meeting According to publick Notice held at George Monrows at Bloomfield the 6th day of January 1840 Charles Saylor Being Called to the Chair the following officers where Chosen Vis [Transcribers note: It appears the signatures of the persons fulfilling the stations are of a different handwriting and may have been written by those actually filling those stations] I Benj Hubbs do Sincerely promis and declare that I will Faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Town Clerk for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 Benj Hubbs Town Clerk I John H Young do Sincerely promis and declare that I will Faithfully and Diligently perform the duties of Assessor for the Township of Hallowell for the Current year 1840 John H Young I Daniel Leavens do Sincerely promis and declare that I will Faithfully and Diligently perform the duties of Collecttor for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 Daniel Leavens We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Sinserely promis and declare that Each of Us will Faithfully and Diligently perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 [Transcribers note: The signatures which follow are all in different handwriting and would appear to have been written by each Pound Keeper.] [All names below are actual signatures as written by the individuals]
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Page 126 – Carm Foster [Transcribers note: All names on this page are in different handwriting and would appear to have been signed by that person] Isaac Bedal William Cunningham Joseph Baker We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Sincerely promis and Declare that Each of us will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Path Master for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 [All names below are actual signatures as written by the individuals]
Page 127 – Carm Foster [Transcribers note: all names are of different handwriting and appear to have been signed by that person] We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Sinserely promis and Declare that Each of us will faithfully and Diligently perform their duties of Town Wardeans for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 John B Spencer Belu Johnson We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Sinserely promis and declare that Each of us will faithfully and Diligently perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year 1840 [All names below are actual signatures as written by the individuals] David Kelly Aaron D Dougall William Garratt W. J Vance Joseph McCaul Obadiah Cooper Henry Platt Page 128 – Carm Foster January 5th Resolved that the Town Laws Remain the same 1840 as last year 1839 Except the 5th Resolution was altered and Resolved that any horned Cattle generally known to be unruly and Disorderly are not allowed to Run at large under the penelty of being impounded and the Owner to pay the the damage wheather the fence is Lawful or not The Special Sessions held at Geroge Munros Inn at Bloomfield on the 17 day of April 1840 for to issue the Warrents to the Pathmasters in Said Township of Hallowell Justices of the peace presant Vis David B Stevenson William Dougall David Stinson Daniel Hare Path Masters divisions for the Township of Hallowell for the year 1840 No 1 No 2 Henry Harris division Extends from Charles Saylors former line to the west line of No 9 and thence from Wm Insleys to James P Larkens west line and half the Cross Roads No 3 William Tubbs division Extends from No 9 to Daniel McDonalds East line then along west point Page 129 – Carm Foster [Beside each item an “X” was written as if entered at a later date.] No 4 Cory S Bull division Extends from John P Williams West line on the Main Road to A. Werdens East line and the Cross Road between Lots No 8 and 9 No 5 Joseph Warring division Extends from A. Werdens East line to the limits of the Corporation of Picton No 6 John Murney division Extends from the Township Line to the limits of the Corporation No 7 David Vandusen division Extends from the East line of Wm Fosters to the Road Cross the front of your own lot and half the Cross Road between 12 & 13 third Concesstion M.T. No 8 Reuben Burlingham division Extends from Moses Whites west Line to Joseph Bakers Corner near his House thence on the Cross Road North to the School House in Rear of Daniel Leavens with one half the Cross Roads No 9 No 10 John McCraday division Extends from the Limits of the Corporation of Picton to James McCradys west line also the Road that passes Patrict Mcfaddens to the Township line also the Road that leads to Wm Nelsons to the Township line and the government allowance between Gare K and the 1st Concession No 11 John Young division Extends from the west line of Nicolas Williams past your own place to the Limits of Picton. Page 130 Doug Smith No 12 Henry Spafford division Extends from the West line of Winet Williams to the South line of the Rev Wm McCauley and half the lenth of the Road leading to Ira Spafford and the by Wm Johnson to John Young line No 13 Jacob Fralegh your division Extends from William Ogden House to the Township line and from the School House to James Scott Corner including Wm Ogden and the Widow Clark : No 14 David Youmans division Extends from Winet Williams West line to East Creek Bridge and the Road past the Hills? to the West side of Winet Williams lot in Rear No 15 Caleb Elsworth division Exrends from the East line of Wm Young to the West line of Nicolas Williams with half the Cross Roads and to perform 20 days of your labour between Winet Williams and John Young No 16 Elias Bedal division Extends from Stephen Whites East line including George Monros and John Thuskle? to Joseph Bakers House and half the Cross Roads leading to Wm Clarks and half the Cross leading to Stephen Bowermans No 17 Elijah McFaul division Extends from Stephen Bulls West line to Stephen Bowerman East line with No 18 James Striker division Extends from East Creek to the west line of Lot No 12 and from thence to the lenth of the 1st Concession Near James Ketchum No 19 Vallentine Ogdens division Extends from Abel? Thomson Corner to James Scott’s East line No 20 Andrew Knox division Extends at the School House at No 13 in the 4th Concession thence to Lake Ontario and also to John Konklins Page 131 Doug Smith No 21 Peter Mayleu division Extends from Isaac Scotts No 22 James Read division Extends from Wm Scotts West line to Henry McKibbin East line and 10 days betwen 3 & 4 in the 3rd Concession No 23 Wakeman Lazer division Extends from the East Line of No 19 to Salmon point and the Road across the Sand Banks to the Center of the outlet No 24 David Killey division division Extends from the North East line of lot No 10 on the Base line between the 1 & 2 Concession East of East lake to the South west Side of lot No 14 and on the Road between Lots No 11 & 12 through the 2nd Concession and also from the East line of Lot No 10 to the west line of Lot No 12 on the line between 2 & 3 Concession No 25 Peter Gerow division Extends from the 2nd Concession Road past David Mores and from Henry McKibbins West line to the light House No 26 Amos Bowerman division Extends from John P Williams West line to Stephen Bowermans East line and half the Cross Road to the 2nd Concession and also the Road to point H No 27 Benjn Ellison division Extends from the East Line of Lot No 49 along the Concession Line to the East side of Lot No 39 included in the Limits of Hallowell Page 132 Doug Smith No 28 Daniel Hare Esq Division Extends from the East line of Wm Young lot thence to the East line of Daniel McDonalds and across the Sand Banks to the Center of the Bridge and the Cross Roads to the Rear of the lots No 29 John Branscombe division Extends from the West line of lot No 5 to the Township line Near Wm B Leavens and half the Cross Road leading past Wm Clarks No 30 George W Sandress division Extends from the East line of No 4 to the west line of Lot No 12 and the Cross Roads between No 6 & 7 to William White and the Cross Road between 8 & 9 in the 3rd Concession No 31 Joseph Walters division Extends from Joseph fosin? Corner to the west line of Lot No 12 in the 3rd Concession and half of the Road between yourself and Thomas Clark No 32 Daniel Peterson division Division Extends from the East line of David Vandusen to the Township line and the Road between No 2 & 3 to the limits of Picton No 33 David S Conger division Extends from the Bounds of the Town of Picton to the Township Line of Sophiresburgh and all the Cross Road to the 2nd Concession No 34 James Irvin division Extends from the Corner where the School House stood formerly near John Richards to David Youmans Corner also the Road from the Township line to the Monument at Lot No 9 Page 133 Doug Smith No 35 Daniel Vancleif your division Extends from the Goran? Line between the 3 & 4 Concession to the West side of Lot No 10 and the Road across 3 Con between 4 & 5 No 36 Reuben Ronalds division Extends from near David B hills to the Township Line of Morysburgh No 37 Jacob Millir division Extends from the west Line of James Strikers to the Eats line of Lot No 19 also the Cross Road between 16 & 17 and 18 & 19 No 38 Abram Townsand division Extends from the Rear of Gilbert Millers farm to the Ridge Road and from James P Larkens west line to the East Lake Road along the Ridge No 39 Benjn H Hubbs division Extends from the West Side of Lot No 12 in 2nd Con to the Township Line and half the Cross Road leading past Willet C Dorlands No 40 Samuel Foster division Extends from Joseph Turwilliger Corner to your own House and from Wm Fosters East line to the Corner in the Rear of J. Turwilliger No 41 James Bond division Extends from the front of the 4th Concession Between Lots No 4 & 5 through to the Lake Shore in Rear of the 5th Concession No 42 Wm Scott division Extends from from the Corner of James Scott and Bentley through to your own place and between Page 134 – Ruth Melander 28 No 43 Martinus Friars Division extends from John Richards to the center of Jno Spaffords lot also on the road to the west side of Louis McReady lot Page 135 – Ruth Melander January 6th 1840 Ballance in My hands Due the Township of Hallowell 2 4 6 I paid Cory S Bull for to pay out on the Road in his division 15 I paid Caleb Williams on account of Consiahan? Estate in his division 1 I paid William Hubbs to Lay? out on his division 2-6 By Cash Received from Jacob Farguson under Summary Act 2 6 By Case Received from Daniel McDonald under Summary Act 2 6 By Cash Received under Summary act from Micheal Clare? 1 By Cash from Charles Gerow Summary Act 2 6 1 ?-6 3 14 0 1 17 6 Balance due the Township is 1 14 6 January 4th 1841 Benjn? Hubbs Town Clerk Belu Johnson Town Werden? Page 136 – Ruth Melander At the Annual Township Meeting held according to public notice at the Inn of George Munro of being called to the Chair the following officers were chosen viz Township Clerk I Benjamin Hubbs do sincerely promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties? of Township Clerk for the Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Assessor I William Garret do sincerely promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of assessor for the William Garrett Colector I Benjamin Simpson do solemnly promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Colector for the Benjn Simpson Pound Keepers We whose names are hereto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Robert Johnston Benjn Simpson Francis ? McDonald Samuel Wright Page 137 – Ruth Melander Joshua Hicks Joseph Reynolds Stephen Blunt ` Peter Mc?alle Jno? Spafford Thomas Waring Road Masters We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that each of us will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of pathmaster for the John McCready Duncan P Graham George W Saunders John D Fraser? Joseph Reynolds Stephen Blunt W.C. Dorland Thomas Clark X Charles A Wiggins X Samuel Wright X Henry B Cooper? X X John his X mark Vancleaf X Jonathan Vincent Benjn Hubbs witness X Robert his X mark G???? X Peter V Benson Benjn Hubbs witness X Thomas M Brown X Isaac Reynolds John his X mark English X Isaac Bedal Benj Hubbs Witness Jeremiah Herrington by Henry A Johnson his order B. Hubbs Witness X James Parks X Samuel Titus by Moses White his order John Hubbs Witness X David Conger X Stephen Bowerman Page 138 - Janet Raats Township Wardens We whose names are herewith subscribed do severally promise and declare that each of us will severally faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Township Wardens for the Township of Hallowell for the current year [following three names are signatures] Obadiah Cooper Charles Saylor Caleb Williams Fence Viewers We whose names are herewith subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will severally faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Township of Hallowell for the current year [following names are signatures] Robert Johnston Aaron D Dougall Joseph Johnson John Stinson Jr W. C. Dorland Bela Johnson David Conger Isaac Jackson Jeremiah Herrington by his Order B. Hubbs Witness The Township Laws to Remain the same as past year Benj Hubbs Town Clerk Page 139 - Janet Raats Path Master Division for the Year 1841 N 1 Henry A Johnson Division Extends from the N 2 Johnson Kelley Division Extends from Charles Saylors line to Lot No 9 and thence from Wm Insley to James C. Larkins and half the cross Roads N 3 Dunkin P Graham Division Extends from No 9 to Daniel McDonalds East line thence along west point to the sand banks and half the cross Roads N 4 Charles Wiggins Division Extends from John P Williams west line and the Main Road to Aron Werdens East line and the cross Road between lots No 8 and 9 N 5 Jeremiah Harrington Division Extends from Aron Werdens East line to the limits of the Cooperation of Picton N 6 Robert Gramman? Division Extends from the Township line to the limits of the Cooperation of Picton N 7 Joseph Reynolds Division Extends from the East line of Wm Fosters to the Road across the front of David Vandusen lot and half the cross Road between 12 & 13 3 concession M. Y. N 8 Thomas M Brown Division Extends from the where the N 9 David Conger Division Extends from the East line of lot No 10 to the Township line Road with half of all the cross Roads in the 1st concession Page 140 - Janet Raats No 10 John McCradey Division Extends from the limits of the corporation to James McCradeys west line to the road that passes McFaddens to the Town line thence to the road leading to Wm Nelson at the Town line and the government allowance between Gore K and 1st concession No 11 Daniel Young Division Extends from the North East of the casway near his own House to the Rear of the 2 concession No 12 John English Division Extends from the West line of Winet Williams to the South line of the Rev. Wm. McCauley and half the lenth of the road leading to Ira Spaffords and by Wm Johnsons to John Youngs No 13 John Vancleef Division Extends from Stephen Whites East line including George Monro & John Thurkle to Joseph Bakers house and half the cross Roads leading to Wm Clarks & Stephen Bowermans No 14 Stephen Bowerman Division Extends from Stephen Bulls west line to your East line with the cross Road by John Stinsons edge? No 15 Stephen Blunt Division Extends from John P Williams west line to Stephen Bowermans East line and half the cross Road also the Road to point M No 16 James Parks Division Extends from the East line of No 49 on the concession to the East of No 39 included in the limits of Hallowell No 17 Isaac Bedal Division Extends from the west line of No 5 to the Town line near Wm B Leavens and half the cross Road leading to Wm Clarks No 18 George W Sandress Division Extends from the East line of No 4 to No 12 and the cross Road between 6 & 7 to Wm Whites also the cross Road between 8 & 9 in 3rd concession Page 141 - Janet Raats No 19 Thomas Clark Division Extends from Joseph Orsers corner to the West line of No 12 in the 3rd concession and the Road between Yourself and Joseph Walters No 20 Samuel Wright Division Extends from the East line of D Vanduson to the Town line and the Road between No 2 & 3 to Picton and to the No 21 Roger B Conger Division Extends from the Town line to the Corporation of Picton No 22 Peter Benson Division Extends from the Corner where the School House Stood near John Richards to David Youmans corner also the Road to the Town line to the Monument at No 9 No 23 Isaac Reynolds Division Extends from Near David B Hill to the Town line at Marysburgh No 24 Henry B Cooper Division Extends from the Rear of Gilbert Millers to James C Larkins west line and to the East lake Road on the Ridge No 25 Samuel Titus Division Extends from the west Side of No 12 in 2nd concession to the Town line and half the cross Road leading past Willet C Dorlands No 26 Jonathan Vincent Division Extends from Joseph Terwilliger corner to Samuel Fosters East line in the Rear of John Terwilligers No 27 Moses White Division Extends from the west line at your own place and thence to Hugh McDonalds corner at the other Road No 28 John D Tayler Division Extends from John Richards to the center of Lou Spoffords lot also on the Road to the west side of James McCreed lot Page 142 – Carm Foster Ballance Due the Township for the Year 1841 Jan 4th Brought forward - - ₤ 1-14-6} June 12th 1841 I paid Charles Wiggens - - - - ₤ 1-0-0 Belonging to his Division to lay out on the highway I paid to Mr Cole for work on the road on Harvey A Johnsons Division – 0-9-6 ₤ 1=9=6 June Credit By the Estate of Carnahan ₤ -17-6} ₤ January 3rd 1842 Ballance due the Township of Hallowell In My hands ₤ 1-2-6 20/ Shillings of this Ballance Belongs to the Division in the Second Concession adjoining Hillier Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk Received of Benjn Hubbs Town Clerk the Sum of one pound 2/6 Cof? Due the Township of Hallowell Aaron D Dougall Page 143 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: the signatures on this page appear to be those of the individual taking the oath] At the annual Township Meeting held according to publick Notice at the Inn of George Monroes Bloomfield the 3rd day of January 1842 Charles Saylor – Being Called to the Chair the following officers were Chosen Vis Township Clerk I Aaron D Dougall do Sincerely promis and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perfom the duties of Township Clerk for the Township of Hallowell for the Current year A D. Dougall Assessor I Isaac Ferguson – do Sincerely promis and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Assessor for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year Isaac Ferguson Collector I Benjamin Simpson do Sincerely promis and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Collector for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year Benjn Simpson, Page 144 – Carm Foster [Transcribers notes: The names on this page appear to be signatures written by the individual taking the oaths] Pound Keepers We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do severally promis and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Township of Hallowell for the Current year
Road Masters We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do severally promis and Declare that we will faithfully and diligently Perform the duties of Road Masters for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year
Page 145 – Carm Foster [Transcribers notes: The names on this page appear to be signatures written by the individual taking the oaths] Town Wardeans We whose Names are hereunto Subscribed do Severally promis and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Town Wardeans for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year Corey S Bull Elias Bedal Belu Johnson Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Severally promis and declare that We will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year Robert Johnston A.D. Dougall Hyram Tubbs Archelaus Southard Abr,m Lazier Panminus Spragg Thomas Morgan Page 146 – Carm Foster [Transcribers note: written very lightly at the top of this page is what appears to be the following] Charles Saylor Eqt Chains Sincerely Scott Resolved that the Township laws Remain The Same as they ware last year and the year of 1837 & 1838 as they have not been altered Since that time – Received of Aaron D Dougall the sum of one pound Hf to expended on my division in the Seond consession ajoining Hillier Hallowell Caleb Garratt [Transcribers Note: In the first line of the above paragraph Hf is used after the word pound. This would seem to indicate the money used was the Halifax pound.] Page 147 – Carm Foster Path masters Divisions for the year 1842 No 1 Hevlin Hubbs Division Extends from the main road by James Barkers from thence to the Ridge Road from thence to Benjamin Simpsons Corner from thence to Charles Saylors Line between him and Peter Mastin in Cluding the Statute labour of Samuel Knox and Thlomas Morgan No 2 Henry Lambert Division Extends from number 9 to Charles line including Mr Tubbs and from William Ensleys to J. C Larkins and Half the Cross roads N 3 Aaron Mastin Division Extends from the Souths Side of Number nine Daniel McDonalds east line and along west point to the Sand Beach and Half the Cross roads No 4 John S Youngs Division Extends from J. P. Williams west line on the main road to the east line of Benjamin Simpsons land and the Cross road between lot number eight and Nine No Jeremian Herington Division Extends from Thomas Morgans west line to the limits of the Corperation of Picton not in cluding Thomas Morgan No 6 Norman Landon Division Extends from the Township line to the limits of the Corperation of Picton No 7 Joseph Runnolds Division Extends from the east line of Wm Fosters to the front of David Vandusens and Half the cross roads to Joseph Walterses Page 148 – Carm Foster No 8 Joseph Leavens Division Extends from the rear of Daniel Leavens farm to the east line of Lot number eighteen near James Gipsons Shop No 9 Francis McDonalds Division Extends from the Township line at Wellington to the east line of the lands owned by Frances McDonald in the first Consession west side of the west lake Said Township and Half the Cross roads leading to W. C. Dorland No 10 John OSullivians Division Extends from the limits of Picton To John McCradys west line an the two Roads to Marysburgh line No 11 Robert Wordens Division Extends from the limits of Picton to the township of No 12 Ira Spaffords Division Extends from the limits of Picton to the township of Athol and Half the Cross roads between Number two and three No 13 Elias Bedals Division Extends from Stephen Whites east line including John Hurkill? To James Strikers west line with half The Cross roads to William Clarks and half the road to Stephen Bowermans No 14 Stephen Bull Division Extends from Stephen Bulls west line to Stephen Bowermans east line with the cross road by John Stinsons Esqr No 15 Elijah Y. Cunningham Division Extends from J. P. williams West line to Stephen Bowermans east line and half the Cross roads also the road leading to Point M. Page 149 – Carm Foster No 16 Henry Wordens Division Extends from the east line of No 49 on the Consession to the east of No 39 included in the limits of Hallowell No 17 Bateman Leavens Division Extends from the west line of No 5 to the township line near your place in cluding Robert Crawford and half the cross roads by William Clarks No 18 Vincent Bowerman Division Extends from the east line of No 4 to No 11 and the Cross roads between 6 & 7 to William Whites also the Cross road between 8 & 9 in the 3 concession No 19 William Orser Division Extends from Joseph Orsers Corner to the west line of No 12 in the 3 consession the road between Thomas Clark and Joseph Walters No 20 Rynear Post Division Extends from the east line line of David Vandusens to the Township line and the road between Lot No 2 & 3 and half the cross roads to Congers Mills No 21 Roger B. Conger Division Extends from the Limits of Picton to the Township line and Half the cross roads between No 8 & 9 No 22 George Richards Division Extends from the corner where the School house Stood Near John Richards to David Youmans Corner also the road to the Townline to the monument at No 9 No 23 John Hill Division Extends from Near David B Hills to the town line at Marys burgh Page 150 – Carm Foster No 24 Henry B Cooper Division Extends from the rear of Gilbert Millers land including Amos Hubbs Abraham Townsend & Andrew Welch to James Larkins West line and to the east lake road on the ridge No 25 Caleb Garrett Division Extends from the west side of No 12 to the 2nd Consession to the town line and half the cross roads leading to W. C. Dorlands No 26 Jonathan Vincent Division Extends from the east line of Wm. Fosters to Samuel Fosters and the cross road by Terwillegars No 27 William Youngs Division Extends from the west line of Moses Whites place to Hugh McDonals Corner at the other road No 28 William J Vance Division Extends from John Richards to the center of Ira Spaffords lot also on the road to the west side of James McCradys lot [Transcribers note: the following is in different handwriting from the rest of the page] William Orser Do - - Page 151 – Carm Foster Aaron D Dougall in account with the Receved from B. Hubbs Town Clerk ₤ Paid Augus 20th1843 To 25 feet of Two inch plank for a Bridge Broken near my place and repaired by me 2 6 “ “ Receved from Claeb Williams Esq the Sum of five Shillings} 0 5 0 1843 Paid the above five Shillings to John Mastin on Division No. 3} 0 5 0 0-0 0 Page 152 – Carm Foster [Transcribers note: the signatures on this page are those of the person taking the oath] At the Township Clerk I Aaron D Dougall I do promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Township Clerk for the Aaron D Dougall Assessor I Isaac Forguson – I do Sincerely promise and declare that I will faithfully and dilligently Perfom the duties of assessor for the Isaac Ferguson Collector Henry B Coper – I do Sincerely promise and declare that I will faithfully and dilegently perform the duties of Collector for the Henry B Cooper Page 153 – Carm Foster Pound Keepers We whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severly Promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently Perfom the duties of Pound Keepers for the [Transcribers note: the signatures on this page are those of the person taking the oath]
Road Masters We whose names are here unto Subscribed do severly Promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently Perform the duties of Road masters for the
Page 154 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Notes: It appears the names of the persons on this page were signed by the persons taking the oaths] Town Wardeans We Whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severly Promise and delare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the dutys of Township Wardens for the Township of Hallowell for the Current Year [Transcribers Note: no names were written following this oath] Fence Viewers We whose names are unto Subscribed do Seveally promise and declare that we will fiathfully and dilligently perfom the dutyes of fence viewers for the township of Hallowell for the Current year Robert Johnston John Murney Hyram Tubbs William Southard Thomas Waring Nicholos D. Lazier Vincent Bowerman Wm C Williams It unanimously Resolved that the Township laws do remain the in ?evry year the Same as Past year and Since 1839 – This Second day of January 1843 A D Dougall Town Clerk Page 155 – Carm Foster Path Masters divisions for 1843 No 1 From James Barkers to the ridge road and from Buy Simpsons to the line between C Saylor and P Mastin including Samuel Noxon and Thomas Morgan No 2 Bela Johnson From C Saylors line to Lot number nine including Mr Tubbs, and from Ensleys to JC Laskey with half the Cross Roads No 3 John Mastin Extends from South line of No 9 to Daniel McDoug east line and along west point to the Sand Beach with half the Cross Roads No 4 Cory S Bull Extends from J P Williams west line to Buy Simpsons east line and the cross road between Lot no 8 and nine including Buy Simpson and No 5 A D Dougall Extends from B Simpsons East line to the limits of Picton Except Thos Morgan No 6 Wm Grunmore? Extends from the Township line to The Town of Picton No 7 Gilbert French Extends from Wm Fosters East line to Wm Yourx west line and half the cross road to Jos Watters and no more than three days work to be done on the Road by Richard Southard and John Terwilleger and Sixteen days works to be done on the road leading to Abraham fryes Page 156 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: In the margin along the left side of the page in some places are “x’s” and √ marks possibly used as a double check of the divisions] No 8 Joseph Baker Roadmaster Extends from rear of David L Mosars? farm to the east line of Lot no 18 near Jarvis Gibsons No 9 Frances McDonald Roadmaster Extends from Township line at Wellington to the east line of your Land and half the cross road by W. C. Dorland & David Conger from Center of N0 1 To east line of No. 10 as far as francis McDonals land extends No 10 Henry Brisbin Roadmaster Extends from the Town of Picton to John McReads west line and the two roads to the line of Marysburgh No 11 Daniel Young Roadmaster Extends from the limits of Picton to the Township line of Athol [Transcribers Note: two names are written in small and different hand writing after Athol and are as follows] Jas Samson & John Moore No 12 George Webster Roadmaster Extends from the limits of Picton to the Township of Athol and half the cross road between two and three No 13 Elias Bedal Roadmaster Extends from Stephen Whites East line including John Fhiskill? To Jarvis Strikers west line including half the cross road to Wm Clarks No 14 Josiah Bull Roadmaster Extends from the No 15 Wm G Clark Roadmaster Extends from J P Williams west line to Page 157 – Carm Foster Stephen Bowermans east line and the cross road to James Gibsons including William Christy 3 days work to W Christy No 16 Pominas Spragg Roadmaster Extends from the east line of forty nine to east line of thirty nine including all on the concession in the Township of No 17 Arthur Branscum Extends from the west line of no 5 to the Township line near Leavens including the house on rear of D Leavens farm and half the cross road to Wm Clarks No 18 Reuben R Burlingham raodmaster Extends from the East line of No 4 to no 12 and the cross road between 6 and 7 to William Whites No 19 Jarvis B Vincent Extends from Joseph Br?s?s? Corner to the west line of no 12 and half the cross road between Joseph Watter and Thos Clark and the new road to B Simpsons house No 20 Wm Yearx Extends from the east line of David Vandusen to the Township line and the cross road between 2 and 3 to the Picton line and half the cross road to Congers No 21 David S Conger Extends from the limits of Picton to the Township line and half the cross road between 8 and 9 Page 158 – Carm Foster + Patrick Kinny No 22 +David Vanblarine? Roadmaster Extends from the corner where the school house formerly Stood near John Richards to Davis Yeomas? Corner on the Township line including the road from Jarvis Clapp to Morgans Mill lying in Hallowell and to work 12 days on the new road from Helabrant Bensons to the township line or Joseph Sniders No 23 Reuben Reynolds Roadmaster Extends from the main road near DB Hills to the Township of No 24 Henry B Cooper Extends from the rear of Gilbert Mullers? Lot including Amos Hubbs, Abrm Townsend and Andre Welch to Jarvis Laskies west line and to the East lake Road on the Ridge No 25 Hiram Wilder Extends from the west line of no 12 in the 2 con to the Township line and half the cross raod leading to WC Dorlands No 26 William Foster Extends from your east line to Samuel Fosters house and the cross road to John Terwillegers No 27 William Christy Extends from the west line of no 12 in the 2nd Con to Hugh McDonalds corner No 28 Robert Johnson Extends from John Richards to the center of Ira Spaffords Lot also the road to Jarvis McKeady west line Joseph Cummons Division No 29 Division Commencing at Township line and extends to the middle of lot No one Page 159 – Carm Foster At the annuel Township meeting Held according to publick Notice at Thomas Corys Inn in Bloomfield on the first day of January 1844 Willett C Dorland – Being Called to the chair the following Township officers were chosen. Viz. [Transcribers Note: the signatures on this page appear to be those of the person taking the oath] I Aaron D. Dougall do promise and declare that I will faithfully and dillegently perform the duties of Township Clerk for the township of Hallowell for the current year A. D. Dougall I Isaac Forguson do promise and declare that I will faithfully and dillegently perform the duties of Assessor for the Township of Hallowell for the current year Isaac Ferguson I Stephen Blunt do promise and declare that I will faithfully and dillegently perform the duties of Collector for the Township of Hallowell for the current year Stephen Blunt |
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Carm Foster Pound Keepers We whose names are Here unto Subscribed do Severally promise and declare that we will faithfully and dilligengly preform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Township of Hallowell for the current year [Transcribers Note: the signatures of those taking the oaths on this page appears to be those of that person]
Road Masters We whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severlly promise and declare that we will faithfully and dilligently perform the duties of road masters for the Township of Hallowell for the current year
Page 161 – Carm Foster Fence Viewers We whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severly promise and declare that we will faithfully and dilligently perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Township of Hallowell for the current year [Transcribers Note: the signatures of those taking the oaths on this page appears to be those of that person] Rensealear Orser? Wm. W. Cunningham Robert Johnston N D Lazier Town Wardens We whose names are here unto subscribed do Severlly promise and declare that we will faithfully and dilligently perform the duties of Town wardens for the township of Hallowell for the current year Bela Johnson William Dougall Page 162 Doug Smith Town Laws to be observed for the year 1844 Shall be as follows ― 1st Resolved that any fence being four feet eight inches high Shall be deemed a lawful fence against Horses Horned Cattle and Sheep If made of Sound Materal 2nd Resolved that any fence being four feet High and not to excede a Space of Seven inches from the ground two feet high Shall be deimed a lawful fence against Swine 3rd Resolved that all the Horned Cattle are free commoners from the 15 day of April untill the 1st day of December after that period they shall not run at Large under the penally of being impounded 4th Resolved that Horses Sheep and Swine are not allowed to run at Large under the penally of being impounded 5th Resolved that any Horned Cattle that are generally known to be unruly or disorderly are not allowed to run at Large at any time under the penally of being impounded 6th Resolved that any Boar Hog found running at Large from the first day of September until the first day of January the owner Shall forfeit the Sum of ten Shillings and the person that takes up any such Boar hog with in the time specified in this resolution Shall impound the Same with the nearest pound Keeper that may be to him and the said pound Keeper Shall advertise the said Boar or Boars as in other cases of Animals being impounded and if the owner comes and pays the Said ten Shillimgs the pound Keeper Shall deliver him his hog and pay over all the money after deducting his lawful fees up to the time the money is paid to the person putting in Such hog and if no owner comes and pais the Said ten Shillings the pound Keeper Shall procede to sell to the highest Bidder and if any money remains after his lawful fees the Sale then pay the Balance of Such money over to the person So impounding Said Hog Page 163 Doug Smith 7th Resolved that any Ram found running at large from the first day of September untill the first day of January the owner Shall forfeit 8th Resolved that any Stud horse found running at large over one year and a half olde the owner Shall pay a fine of twenty Shillings 9th Resolved that the overseers of high ways are required to cut all the Burs in their divisions according to law Page 164 Doug Smith At the anuel Township Meeting Held according to publick Notice At Thomas Coryes Inn Bloomfield on the 6th day of January 1845 Willet C Dorland Being called to the chair the following Township officers were chosen Viz I Thomas Donnelly do promise and declare that I will faithfully And diligently perform the duties of of Township Clerk for the Township of Hallowell for the current year ― [sign] Thomas Donnelly I Isaac Ferguson do promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of assessor for the Township of Hallowell for the current year ― [sign] Isaac Ferguson I Stephen Blount do promise and declare that I will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Collector for the Township of Hallowell for the current year ― [sign] Stephen Blunt We Whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severly promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of pound Keepers For the Township of Hallowell for the current year [Names below are recorded as signatures] David C Goldsmith Gersham Vincent Wm C Williams Johnathan Vincent Willet Jackson Henry Southard David Clark Daniel Morgan Peter Cronkhite Peter McFaul Wm Curry Hugh McDonnell William Hay H Williams Thomas Waring Wm G Hubbs Page 165 Doug Smith Road Matters We Whose names are here unto Subscribed do Severally promise and declare that we will faithfully and Diligently perform the duties of Road Masters for the [Names below are recorded as signatures] Lewis B Stinson John Murray Ha Werden John J Hyatt Robert his X mark Clark Henry his X mark Brisbin Jur Spafford Joseph Reynolds his X mark Samuel his X mark Blackley Benjamin Williams John Bull William Southard John his X mark Danard Robert Johnston John Cronkhite Wm Foster Peter Johnson John W Terwilligar his X mark Peter Lazier Richard T Morden John Cooper Joseph Baker Isaac Reynolds James Striker William his X mark Yerux Josiah Bowerman Daniel Young Junior John R Monk Abraham his X mark Fry Thomas Clark Joseph Cummings Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do Severlly promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of fence viewers Robert Johnson Benjamin Allison Wm W Cunnigham Willet H Dorland Eliphalet Leavens Page 166 – Lorne Shunk Town Wardens We whose names are here unto subscribed do severlly promise and declare that we will faith fully and dilligently perform the [the names below are recorded as actual signatures] Cha’s Saylor, Z. ? Williams?, Elias Bedal, Benj’n Simpson, David Cargin? [or Conger?] It was resolved that the Township Laws do remain the same as last year for the ensuing year excepting that part of the Sixth which restricts a Boar Hog from running at large from the First day of September until the Frist dat of January and that part of the Seventh which restricts a Ram from running at large during the same period, in both thses instances the restriction is extended from the First day of January unitl the thirty first day of December. Page 167 – Lorne Shunk Path Masters Divisions for 1845 No 1 John Cooper’s Division extends from James Barkers to the No 2 Bela? Johnon’s Division Extends from Cjarles Saylor’s Former line to Lot Number Nine including Ms Tubbs and from Ensley’s to J C Sarking? With half the No 3 John Hyatt’s From south line of Lot No 9 to Daniel McDonald’s East Line and along West Point to the No 4 John Bull Jun’r’s From J P Williams West Line to Benj’ Simpson’s East Line and the Cross Road between No 8 and 9 including Benj Simpson’s and 20 days on the Raod between Simpson’s to Tho’s Morgan’s Leading to the 7th Concesion 5 Aaron Wesdea’s? Division From B. Simpson’s East Line to the limits of Picton Except Thomas Morgan also was from Thos Waring’s to the ???? Hill No 6 John Murney’s From the Township Line to the Town of No 7 Joseph Reynolds’ From the corner West of William Foster’s East line to Wm Yerex’s West Line No 8 Joseph Baker’s From rear of Daniel Leaven’s Farm to the East line of Lot Number 18 near James Gibson’s & fifteen Rods leading to Joseph Leavens Page 168 – Lorne Shunk No 9 John Crankhite’s From the centre of Lot No to the East line of Lot Number Ten as far as Franics McDonald’s land extends No 10 Henry Brisbin’s From the Town of No 11 Daniel Young’s From the Limits of Picton to the Township Line of Athol including James Lawson, John Moore No 12 Ira Spafford Sen’r’s From the Limits of Picton to the Twonship of Athol and half the cross road between two and three and the road from Wm Johnson’s to Robt Nordus??? No 13 James Striker appointed by the Superintedant in place of John Vancleaf deceased From Stephen White’s east line including John Hiskill? To James Striker’s West line and half the cross road to the ???? No 14 Lewis B Stinson’s From Stephen Bull’s west line to Stephen Bowerman’s East line and No 15 Josiah Bowerman’s From J. P. William’s west Line to Stephen Bowerman’s East line and the No 16 Benjamin Ellison’s From the East Line of Forty Nine to the East Line of Thirty Nine including all on the Concession in the Page 169 – Lorne Shunk No 17 Robert Clark’s Division From the West line of No 5 to the Township line near Leavens’ including the house on the rear of D Leavens and half the No 18 Richard S Mordin’s Division Extends From the East Line of No 4 to No 12 and the No 19 Thomas Clark’s Division Extends From Joseph Orser’s corner to the West Line of No 12 and half the No 20 William Yerex’s Division Extends From the East Line of David Vandusen’s to the Township Line and the Cross roads between Lots Number Two and three to the Picton Line and half the cross road to Conger’s No 21 Peter Lazier’s Division From the limits of Picton to the Township Line and half the cross raod between Lots No 8 and 9 No 22 John Danard’s Division From the corner where the School House formerly Stood near John Richard’s to David Yeoman’s corner on the Township Line including the road from James Clapp’s to Morgan’s Mill lying in Hallowell and to work 12 days on the new road from Helle????? Benjamin to the Township line at Joseph Snyder’s No 23 Isaac Reynold’s Extends From the main road near Wm Grants to the No 24 William Southhard’s From the rear of Gilbert Miller’s lot including And’w Welch’s to James Larkinls West Line and to the No 25 Samuel Blakely’s From the West Line of Lot Number 12 in the Second Concession to the Towship Line and half the cross road To Willet Dorland’s Page 170 - Janet Kellough No 26 William Forster's Division Extends from your East Line to Samuel Foster's house and the crop road to John Terwilligar's No 27 John Mordens Division From the West Line of No 12 in the Second Concession to Jugh McDonald's corner No 28 Robert Johnson's Division From John Richards to the ( centre of Ira Spafford's lot ) (note: struck out) corner near McCready? also the road to James McCready's west line No 29 Joseph Cummins Division From the Township Line to the centre of Lot No 1 No 30 Abraham Fry's Division From the line between Gilbert French's and David Vandusen's to the south corner of Abraham Fry's lot No 31 John W Terwilligar's Division From the School House on the road between 12 & 13 half way to Joseph Walters and from Worne(?) Plumpton's to David Vandusen's west line August 1845 Stephen Blount appointed Treasurer at the Township Meeting in January resigned his situation in favour of James N Leavens whereupon the District Council proceeded to appoint Elijah McFaul I, Elijah McFaul do promise and declare that will faithfully and diligently perform the duty of collector for the Elijah McFaul Page 171 - Janet Kellough 1846 At the annual Township Meeting held pursuant to public notice at Thomas Corey's Inn in Township Clerk I Thomas Donnelly do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Clerk for the Thomas Donnelly Assessor I Isaac Ferguson do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of assessor for the Isaac Ferguson Collector I Elijah McFaul do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Collector for the Elijah McFaul Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of fence viewers for the Robert Johnston William Sucy? ? Johnson John Dingman Henry Werden Charlie? George Richards Willet C Leveans? Daniel Leavens? Page 172 - Janet Kellough Pound keepers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Jasper Dingman George Richards Willet Jonathan Vincent James C Parks + his mark ? William William Swagor? John Branscombe William Terwilligar Willet C Dorland David L Conger William Grimmon Charles Saylor Joseph Baker Daniel Pettet Archibald Blackley William Yerex + his mark Samuel Orser Town Wardens We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Wardens for the Aaron D Doraper? Archelaus Southard William Garrett David Stinson Page 173 - Janet Kellough Road Masters We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Road Masters for the Joseph H Clark Smith P Leavens David Cunningham John Murny? Robert Danard ? F Ellisson Joseph Reynolds Archelaus Southard Henry Platt Jasper Dingman William Garratt John Bluet Nathaniel Branscombe George W Fry William Christy John Stinson Reuben Barlingham Amos Hubbs Jr John McCready Richard R Clute Thomas C Carnahan Robert Blackley Elias G Werden Haviland Hubbs Stephen Terwilligar + his mark Thomas Clark Nathan R Conger Martin Vursvargh ? + his mark John Terwilligar Joseph Cumming Robert Fleming Resolved that the Township Laws remain the same as last year T Donnelly Clerk Page 174 – Carm Foster Path Masters Divisions for 1846 No 1 Heaviland Hubb’s Division extends from James Barkers on the Ridge road and from Benjamin Simpsons corner at the main road thence to the side Line betweem (Charles Saylor’s former line East Creek Bridge Peter Mastins) including Saml Noxon, Thomas Morgan’s No 2 Daniel Mastin’s Extends From North End of East Creed Bridge South Side of Charles Saylor’s former line to Lot Number Seven and from Ensley’s to J. B. Larkin’s with half the cross roads No 3 Henry Platt’s extends From the No 4 Smith P Leaven’s extends From J. P William’s west Line to Benjamin Simpson’s East Line the cross road between 8 and 9 including Benj Simpson’s and the road near his place to the 3rd Concession and 30 days work in No 1 Division on the causeway across the Mill Pond No 5 No 6 John Murney’s extends From the Township Line to the Town of No 7 Joseph Reynold’s extends From the corner No 8 Reuben Burlingham’s extends From the rear of D Leaven’s farm to the East Line of Lot No 18 near James Gibsons & 15 rods leading to Joseph Leavens and half of Isaac Huff’s road Page 175 – Carm Foster No 9 Wm Garratt’s Extends From the centre of Lot No 1 to the East side of Lot No 10 as far as Ira McDonald’s land Extends No 10 John McCready’s From the town of No 11 Elias G Werden’s From the limits of the town of No 12 Martin Vosburgh’s From the limits of Picton to the Township Line of Athol and half the cross road between no 2 and 3 and the road from Wm Johnson’s to Robt Worden’s No 13 Nathaniel Branscomb’s extends From Stephen White’s east line including John Hurkill to Jarvis Striker’s west line and half the road to Wm Clark’s No 14 John Stinson’s extends From Stephen Bull’s west line to Stephen Bowerman’s east line and the cross road by John Stinson’s No 15 Wm Christy’s Extends From Stephen Bowerman’s east line to J P William’s west line and the cross road to Jas Gibson’s including Wm Christy and the road leading to Point M. with 3 days work on the road leading in to W Christy’s No 16 Benjamin Ellison’s From the east line of Forty nine to the east line of Thirty Nine including all on the Concession in the Page 176 – Carm Foster No 17 Joseph Clark’s extends From the west line of No 5 to the Township Line near Leavens’s including the house on the rear of D Leavens’s and half the cross road to Wm Clark’s No 18 David Cunningham’s extends From the east line of No 4 to No 12 and the cross road between No 6 & 7 to Richd Morden’s No 19 Thomas Clark’s extends From Joseph Orser’s corner to the west line of No 12 half the cross road by Joseph Walters and the new road to Benjamin Simpson’s house No 20 Richard R. Clute From the east line of David Vandusen’s to the Township Line, the cross road between No 2 & 3 to the limits of Picton and half the cross road to Conger’s No 21 Nathan B Conger’s From the limits of Picton to the Township Line and half the cross road between No 8 and 9 No 22 John Daynard’s? From the corner where the School House formerly stood near John Richards to David Yeoman’s corner on the Township Line including the road from James Clapps to Morgan’s Mill lying in the Township of Hallowell and to work 12 days on the new road from Hillebrant Bensons to the Township Line or Joseph Snyders No 23 John Bulls extends From From the main road near William Garrats to the Page 177 – Carm Foster No 24 Archelaus Southard’s extends From the rear of Gilbert Miller’s lot including Andw Welch to James Larkin’s west line and to the East lake road on the ridge No 25 No 26 Stephen Terwilligar’s extends From Wm. Foster’s [Transcribers Note: the above division No 26 has many cross outs and additions using a different colour of ink some of which may also be crossed out.] No 27 No 28 Jasper Dingman’s extends From John Richards to the corner near Wm Curry’s also the road to J McCready’s west line No 29 Joseph Flemming’s Extends From the Township Line to the centre of Lot No 1 No 30 George W Fry’s Extends From the line between Gilbert French and D Vandusen to the south corner of David Fry’s lot No 31 John Terwilligar From the School House on the road between 12 & 13 half way to Joseph Walter’s and from Horace Plumptons to David Vandusen’s west line No 32 Robert Flemings Extends From the monument near Flemings main road near Peter Bensons to the road by Robt Johnsons and from the corner near Wm Currys to the centre of Ira Spaffords lot including Guy Spafford [Transcribers Note: regarding Division No 32 above the words monument near Flemings was added using a different coloured ink] Page 178 – Carm Foster On the 31st. of December 1846 David Stinson Esqr did deposit in my hands a copy of the “award, order and Determination of William Dougall, Daniel Leavens and Charles Saylor Fence Viewers” on a line fence between Peter Cronkhite and Willet C. Dorland in which the said Fence Viewers do assign that Peter Cronkhite shall make the fence from the Lake shore to the south side of Dorlands orchard 13 chains 30 links that Dorland shall make the fence from the south side of said orchard on the line to a certain pine stump 23 chains 50 links then Cronk shall make the fence from the said pine stump to the north end of Dorland’s improvement, 8 chains and eleven links – the said Cronk to pay the said Dorland 12s/6p for rails and the further sum of £1.15s.9p Costs the said Dorland to pay £1.2s.11p costs Thomas Donnelly Township Clerk Page 179 – Carm Foster 1847 At the Annual Township Meeting held pursuant to public notice at Thomas Corey’s Inn Bloomfield on David B Stevenson Esquir was elected a Member of the Municipal Council – and Aaron D? Dougall being called to the chair the following Township Officers whose names are subscribed to the respective declarations were chosen [Transcribers Note: The signatures on this page appear to be those of the person taking the declaration] Township Clerk I Thomas Donnelly do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Clerk for the Thomas Donnelly Assessor I Wm Hubbs do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Assessor for the William Hubbs Collector I Elijah McFaul do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Collector for the Elijah Y Mcfaul D. Stinson Esqr. David Burlingham and James Leavens [a work was inserted here but stroked out in such a manner that it cannot be read] protested against against the election of the said Elijah McFall on the grounds of his ineligibility to serve from his not having finally settled his accounts with the Treasurer previous to the third Tuesday in December as the law directs T Donnelly Town Clerk Page 180 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: the signatures on this page appear to be from those taking the oath] Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Fence viewers for the
Town Wardens We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Wardens for the Daniel Leavens G. A. Sargent John Arthur Dasia? Conger Pound Keepers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the
Page 181 – Carm Foster Road Masters We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Road Master for the [Transcribers note: The following signatures appear to have been written by those taking the oath]
Resolved that the Township Laws be the same as last year T Donnelly Town Clerk Page 182 Doug Smith Path Master’s Divisions for 1847 No 1 Benjamin Hubb’s Division Extends from James Barkers’s west Line to the ridge road and from B Simpson’s corner at the Main Road to the East Creek Bridge including Saml Noxon and Thomas Morgan No 2 Sylvenus Pettit’s Division Extends From the North End of East Creek Bridge to the South Line of Number Seven and from Ensley’s & J C. Larkins’s with half the cross roads No 3 Danl Macdonald’s Division extends From the South Line of Lot Number Seven to D Macdonald’s east line and along the West Point to the Sand Beach with half the cross roads No 4 Obadiah Cooper’s Division extends From J. P. Williams west line to Benj Simpsons East line The cross road between 8 and 9 including B Simpson’s and the road near his place to the 3rd Concession No 4 Aaron D. Dougall’s Division Extends From B. Simpson’s east line to the limits of Picton Except Thomas Morgan also the road from T Warings to the ridge road No 6 William Vance’s Division Extends From the Township Line to the Town of No 7 Stephen W. Vincent’s Division Extends From Wm Forsters East line to Wm Yerex’s west line No 8 Joseph Leaven’s Division Extends From the rear of D. Leaven’s Farm to the East line of Lot No 18 near Jas Gibson’s and fifteen ro Page 183 Doug Smith No 9 Peter Cronkhite’s Division Extends From the centre of Lot 1 to the west side of No 10 James McQuaid’s Division Extends From the Town of No 11 Garratt Strikers Division Extends From the Town of No 12 Martin Vosburgh’s Division Extends From the Limits of Picton to the line of Athol and half the cross road between No 2 and 3 and the road from Wm Johnson’s to Robert Werden’s No 13 James Strikers Division Extends From Stephen White’s east line ( including J Huikell ) to Jas Striker’s west line and half the road to Wm Clark’s No 14 Thomas Stinson’s Division Extends From Stephen Bull’s west line to Stephen Bowerman’s East line and the road by John Stinson’s No 15 William G Clarks Division Extends From Stephen Bowermans East line to H William’s west line and the cross road leading to Jas Gibson’s including Wm Christy and the road leading to Point M. with 3 days work on the road leading to W. Christy’s No 16 Bemjamin Ellison’s Division Extends From the east line of Forty Nine to the East line of Thirty nine including all in the Concession in the Page 184 Doug Smith No 17 Samuel Leavens Division Extends From the west line of No 5 to the Township Line near Leavens’s including the house on the rear of D Leavens ; & half the cross road to Wm Clarks No 18 Henry Southards Extends From the east line of No 4 to No 12 and the cross road No 19 Joseph Walters’s Extends From Joseph Orser’s corner to the west line of No 12 half the cross road by Jas Walters and the new road to B Simpson’s house No 20 William Yerix’s Extends From the eats line of David Vandusen’s to the Township Line, the cross road between No 2 & 3 to the limits of Picton and half the cross road to Conger’s No 21 Nathaniel Lazeir’s Extends From the limits of Picton to the Township Line and half the cross road between No 8 and No 9 No 22 Patrick Kinney’s Extends From the corner near where the School House formerly stood near John Richard’s ; to the Township Line including the road from James Clapps to Morgan’s Mill in the Town of Hallowell also the road to Sniders & to the Monument at No 9 No 23 Isaac Reynolds’s Extends From the Main Road Near Grant’s to the line of Marysburgh No 24 Henry B Cooper’s extends From the rear of Gilbert Miller’s lot including Andw Welch to Jas Laskins ; west line and to the East Lake road on the ridge No 25 Hiram Wilder’s Extends From the west line of Lot No 12 in the 2nd Con. To the Twonship Line and half the cross road to Willet Dorlands Page 185 Doug Smith No 26 John Lovell’s Division Extends From Wm Forster’s west line to the Monument at the corner of the Gore and from No 27 Daniel Youngs Division Extends From the West line of No 12 in the 2nd Con to MacDonald’s corner No 28 Jasper Dingman’s Extends From John Richards to the road near Wm Carry’s thence to John M Cready’s west line ― No 29 Daniel Ferguson’s Extends From the Township line to the centre of Lot No 1 No 30 Cadwell Bishop’s Extends From the line between G French and D Vandusen to the South corner of David Fry’s lot No 31 Richard Southard’s Ectends From the School House on the road between No 12 & 13 half way to Joseph Water’s and from Horace Plumpton’s to D Vandusen’s west line No 32 William McQuin’s Extends From the Monument near Fleming’s to the road by R Johnsons and from the corner near Wm Curry’s to the centre of Ian Spaffords lot including Guy Spafford Bloomfield April 1884 [sign] Thomas Donnelly Town Clerk Page 186 Doug Smith [Blank Page] Page 187 Doug Smith 1848 At the Annual Township Meeting held pursuant to Public Notice, at Thomas Corey’s Inn Bloomfield on Monday January 3rd 1848 Willet C Dorland Esq being called to the chair, the following Township Officers whose names are subscribed to the respective declarations were chosen Township Clerk I Thomas Donnelly do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Clerk for the Township of Hallowell for the present year [sign] Thomas Donnelly Assessor I William Hubbs do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Assessor for the present year for the Township of [sign] William Hubbs Collector I Elijah McFall do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Collector for the [sign] Elijah McFall Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the [Names below are signatures] Willet C Dorland Charles Saylor David Conger William Vance Robert Johnston Hela? Johnson John Walters David Stinson Gersham Vincent Daniel Leavens Amor McDonall James C Parks per D B Stevens Wm O Hay David S Conger per T Donnelly P Spragg Page 188 Doug Smith Town Warden We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Wardens for the Aaron D Dougall David Stinson B N Williams Pound Keepers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the Danl his X mark Sullivan Wm C Williams Henry Southard Wm W Cunningham Joseph Baker B N Williams Willet C Dorland Gersham Vincent (pr TD by request) Bengn Bristol proby request Guy S Spafford Samuel C Wright James C Parks per D B Stevenson Willaim H Huyck Peter McFaul Richard Southard Caleb Williams pTD Willam Grimman Page 189 Doug Smith Road Masters We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will faithfully and diligently perform the duties of Road Masters for the Charles Saylor Wm Garratt John McCuary William Curry p TD John his X mark Dainard Gersham Vincent Aaron D Dougall John Hubbs Elija McFaul Henry B Cooper Eliphalet Leavens Henry Spafford Bishop Hannah Daniel Isaac Fisher W O Conger Samuel Titus p T Donnelly Daniel Leavens Nelson Harris David Vandusen Reuben Reynolds Elias G Werden Vincent Elias Bedal p TD Stephen Blount David C Goldsmith John R Morden p TD Thomas Corey It was resolved the Township Laws for the current year be the same as last year Page 190 Doug Smith No 1 Charles Saylor’s Division Th Donnelly’s West Line to the Ridge Road and from Benjn Simpson’s corner at the Main Road to the East Creek Bridge including Vaml Noxon and Thomas Morgan and Including Robert Saylor and Thom Morgan Man and Teniant? No 2 Nelson Harris’s Extends From the North End of East Creek Bridge to the South Line of No 7 and from Ensley’s to J C Surkins with half the cross roads No 3 John Mastin’s Extends From the South Line of Lot Number 7 to D McDonald’s east line and along the West Point to the Sand Beach with half the Cross Roads No 4 Thomas Corey’s Extends From E R Williams’s west line to B Simpson’s East line the Cross road between No 8 & 9 including B Simpson’s and ½ the Road the road near his place to the 3rd Concession No 5 Aaron D Dougall’s Extends From Benjamin Simpson’s East line to the limits of Picton Except Thomas Morgan also the road from T Waring’s to the No 6 Isaac Fisher’s Extends From the Township Line to the Town of No 7 David Vandusen’s Extends From Wm Forster’s east line to Wm Yerex’s west line No 8 Daniel Leavens’s Extends From the rear of D. Leavens’s farm to the East Line of Lot No 18 near Jas Gibson’s & 15 Rods leading to Jas Leavens’s & half Isaac Huffs road Page 191 Doug Smith No 9 William Garratt’s Division Extends From the centre of Lot No 1 to the west side of No 10 as far as Francis McDonalds Land Extends No 10 John McCready’s Extends From the Town of No 11 Elias G Werden’s Extends From the Town of No 12 Henry Spafford’s Extends From the limits of Picton to the line of Athol and half the cross roads between No 2 & 3 and the road from Wm Johnsons to R Werdens No 13 Elias Bedal’s Extends From Stephen White’s east line including J Thiskill? To Jas Striker’s west line and half the road to Wm Clark’s No 14 Elijah Mc Fall’s Extends From Stephen Bull’s west line to Stephen Bowerman’s east line and the road by John Stinsons No 15 Stephen Blount’s Extends From Stephen Bowerman’s east line to J R Williams’s west line & the cross road leading to J Gibson’s including W Christy and the road leading to Point M. with 3 days work on Christy’s road No Page 192 – Carm Foster No 16 John Hubb’s Division extends From the west line of No 5 to the Township Line near Leaven’s including the house on the rear of D Leaven’s and half the cross road to W. Clarks No 17 Eliphalet Leavens’ Extends From the East line of No 4 to No 12 and the cross road to the Line between No 5 & No 6 near R Morden’s house No 18 Gershom Vincent’s extends From Joseph Orser’s corner to the west line of No 12, half the cross roads by Joseph Walters and the new road to B Simpson’s house No 19 No 20 David C Goldsmiths extends From the limits of Picton to the Township Line & half the cross road between 8 & 9 No 21 22 No 23 X Andw Welch to J Larkin’s west line and to the Page 193 – Carm Foster 24 25 26 27 No 28 No X 29 No 30 X No 12 & 13 halfway to Joseph Walters’s and from Horace Plympton’s to D Vandusen’s West line No 31 Towhship Clerk These are without alteration for this year April 1849 T Donnelly Town Clerk Page 194 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: this is a blank page] Page 195 – Carm Foster 1849 At the Annual Township Meeting held pursuant to Public Notice at Corey’s Inn in Bloomfield on Monday January 1st. 1849 Willet C Dorland being called to the Chair The following Township Officers whose names are subscribed to the respective declarations were chosen [Transcribers Note: the signatures which follow appear to be those of the person signing the declaration] Township Clerk I Thomas Donelly do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Clerk for the Thomas Donnelly Assessor I Isaac Ferguson do promise and declare, that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Assessor for the Isaac Ferguson Collector I Thomas M. Brown do promise and declare that I will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Collector for the Thomas M Brown Town Wardens We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Town Wardens for the A D Dougall David Stinson Page 196 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: The signatures on this page appear to be those of the person taking the oath] Fence Viewers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Fence Viewers for the Charles Saylor Garrett Stinson Robert Johnston Gershom Vincent David B,? Conger Amos McDonald W. C Dorland Daniel Leavens Pound Keepers We whose names are hereunto subscribed do – Severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Pound Keepers for the
Page 197 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: The signatures on this page appear to be those of the person taking the oath] Road Masters We whose names are hereunto subscribed do Severally promise and declare that we will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of Road Masters for the
Page 198 – Carm Foster [Transcribers Note: this is a blank page] Page 199 – Carm Foster T Dou? Seven pence half penny for feeding horses and cattle 24 hours with 14lbs of Hay each animal Two pence for feeding calves or sheep 24 hours with 24 lbs of Hay for every 6 sheep or Calves One penny half penny per head for feeding swine for every 24 hours and to feed them with 1 ½ pint of pease or corn and sufficient water Pound Keepers Fees for empounding For each horse, Cow, Ox, or Bull 9 p For each sheep, Calf or Hog do p Hallowell Jan 1st. 1848 Signed Charles Saylor David Conger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||